A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Olla varma

Be sure

意味

Certainty.

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文化的背景

Finns value 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness). Saying 'olen varma' is a serious claim and is expected to be backed by facts. In the Swedish-speaking parts of Finland, the usage is identical, but the social vibe might be slightly more conversational. In the north, certainty about nature and weather is vital for safety. 'Olla varma' can literally be a matter of life and death in the wilderness. In meetings, being 'varma' is preferred over being vague. However, if you aren't sure, it's better to admit it than to be wrong later.

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The 'Että' Connection

Use 'että' to connect your certainty to a whole sentence. 'Olen varma, että...'

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Don't skip 'olla'

English speakers often forget the 'am' in 'I am sure'. In Finnish, 'Minä varma' is incorrect.

意味

Certainty.

💡

The 'Että' Connection

Use 'että' to connect your certainty to a whole sentence. 'Olen varma, että...'

⚠️

Don't skip 'olla'

English speakers often forget the 'am' in 'I am sure'. In Finnish, 'Minä varma' is incorrect.

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Spoken Finnish

Say 'Oon varma' to sound like a local in Helsinki.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla'.

Minä ____ varma.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: olen

The first person singular form of 'olla' is 'olen'.

Choose the correct way to say 'Are you sure?'

How do you ask a friend if they are sure?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Oletko varma?

'Oletko' is the question form for 'sinä' (you).

Complete the dialogue.

A: Onko tänään maanantai? B: En ____ varma.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ole

In negative sentences, 'en' is followed by the root form 'ole'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are 100% sure about a plan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Olen aivan varma.

'Aivan varma' expresses total certainty.

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Degrees of Certainty

100%

  • Aivan varma
  • Täysin varma
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90%

  • Melko varma
  • Aika varma
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50%

  • En ole varma
  • Ehkä

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla'. Fill Blank A1

Minä ____ varma.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: olen

The first person singular form of 'olla' is 'olen'.

Choose the correct way to say 'Are you sure?' Choose A1

How do you ask a friend if they are sure?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Oletko varma?

'Oletko' is the question form for 'sinä' (you).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Onko tänään maanantai? B: En ____ varma.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ole

In negative sentences, 'en' is followed by the root form 'ole'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are 100% sure about a plan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Olen aivan varma.

'Aivan varma' expresses total certainty.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

'Varma' is general and common. 'Vakuuttunut' is more formal and means 'convinced'.

Say 'En ole varma'.

Yes, 'Hän on varma ihminen' means he is a reliable/confident person.

No, Finnish has no grammatical gender.

The elative case (-sta/-stä).

Yes, 'saletti' or 'varma nakki' are common slang terms.

No, that means 'I am surely', which is incomplete.

Oletko sataprosenttisen varma?

It means 'just in case'.

Yes, it is neutral and polite.

関連フレーズ

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varmistaa

specialized form

To confirm/ensure

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varmasti

similar

Surely

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olla vakuuttunut

synonym

To be convinced

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tietää

builds on

To know

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varma nakki

specialized form

A sure thing

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