뜻
Warning someone to be cautious.
문화적 배경
In Finland, 'Ole varovainen' is a standard way to say goodbye in winter. It's not seen as nagging, but as a genuine wish for the other person's safety on the icy roads. Safety (Työturvallisuus) is taken very seriously in Finnish industry. 'Ole varovainen' is often backed up by strict regulations and frequent safety briefings. Finnish parents tend to give children a lot of freedom, but 'Ole varovainen' is the constant refrain that allows that freedom to exist within safe boundaries. As one of the most digitized nations, Finns frequently use 'Ole varovainen' in the context of cybersecurity and online privacy.
The Winter Rule
If it's winter in Finland, just say this to everyone you like when they leave the house. You'll sound like a local.
Grammar Trap
Never say 'Ole varovasti'. It's a common mistake that marks you as a beginner immediately.
뜻
Warning someone to be cautious.
The Winter Rule
If it's winter in Finland, just say this to everyone you like when they leave the house. You'll sound like a local.
Grammar Trap
Never say 'Ole varovasti'. It's a common mistake that marks you as a beginner immediately.
Plural Power
Use 'Olkaa varovaisia' even for one person if you want to be extra polite or formal (Teitittely).
Silent Care
Finns don't say 'I love you' often, but they say 'Ole varovainen' all the time. It's the same thing.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct form for addressing a group of people.
Lapset, ______ portaissa!
When addressing a group (lapset), you must use the plural imperative 'Olkaa' and the partitive plural 'varovaisia'.
Complete the sentence with the correct adjective.
Ulkona on liukasta, joten ole ______.
The verb 'ole' requires an adjective in the nominative singular to describe the person being addressed.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase is best for a sudden emergency (e.g., a falling object)?
'Varo!' is the short, urgent form used for immediate danger.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Menen ulos lenkille. B: Mutta siellä on pimeää ja jäistä! A: Tiedän. B: ______.
'Ole varovainen' is the most natural response to someone going out into dangerous conditions.
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시각 학습 자료
Singular vs Plural
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Lapset, ______ portaissa!
When addressing a group (lapset), you must use the plural imperative 'Olkaa' and the partitive plural 'varovaisia'.
Ulkona on liukasta, joten ole ______.
The verb 'ole' requires an adjective in the nominative singular to describe the person being addressed.
Which phrase is best for a sudden emergency (e.g., a falling object)?
'Varo!' is the short, urgent form used for immediate danger.
A: Menen ulos lenkille. B: Mutta siellä on pimeää ja jäistä! A: Tiedän. B: ______.
'Ole varovainen' is the most natural response to someone going out into dangerous conditions.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, that just means 'Careful' as an adjective. You need the verb 'Ole' to make it a command.
Not at all! It is considered helpful and kind in almost every context.
'Varo' is for immediate danger (Watch out!), 'Ole varovainen' is for general caution (Be careful).
Use the formal plural: 'Olkaa varovainen' (singular formal) or 'Olkaa varovaisia' (plural formal).
It's better to use 'Pidä huolta' or 'Terveydeksi' for 'Take care'. 'Ole varovainen' sounds like you expect them to be in danger.
Younger people might say 'Kato vähän' or 'Tarkkana nyt'.
Yes, e.g., 'Ole varovainen hänen kanssaan' (Be careful with him/her).
'Varomaton' (careless) or 'huolimaton' (negligent).
No, Finnish 'v' is like the English 'v' in 'very', but slightly softer.
Yes, it is very common for parents to say this to children.
Because adjectives in plural commands usually take the partitive plural form.
Yes, coaches use it to tell players to avoid injuries.
관련 표현
Varo!
similarWatch out!
Varovasti
similarCarefully
Ole tarkkana
similarBe sharp / pay attention
Pidä huolta
similarTake care
Katso eteesi
similarLook where you're going
Älä hätäile
contrastDon't rush / don't panic
