Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of speaking about actions without needing to specify who exactly is doing them.
- Identify the passive stem in Finnish verbs.
- Conjugate the present passive form correctly.
- Apply passive structures in everyday conversational contexts.
배울 내용
Talking about actions without a specific subject. Learn the 'puhutaan' and 'tehtiin' forms.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use the passive voice to describe general actions or common practices in Finland.
팁과 요령 (1)
Vowel Harmony
핵심 어휘 (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Office
Review Summary
- Verb stem + -taan/-tään
자주 하는 실수
The passive voice never takes a subject like 'minä' or 'me'. It is always impersonal.
Passive forms don't change based on person; they are universal.
You must include the final -n to complete the passive conjugation.
이 챕터의 규칙 (1)
Next Steps
You have conquered the passive voice! Keep observing how Finns use it in daily life, and you will sound natural in no time.
Read a short Finnish news snippet and identify all passive verbs.
빠른 연습 (3)
Find and fix the mistake:
Me mennään elokuviin.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Present Passive
Täällä ___ (puhua) suomea.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Present Passive
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Present Passive
Score: /3