A1 Expression 중립

olla hiljaa

to be quiet

Refraining from making noise.

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문화적 배경

Silence is considered a sign of respect and listening. Interrupting someone is very rude, and 'olla hiljaa' while another speaks is the norm. The sauna is a place for 'saunarauha' (sauna peace). While talking is allowed, being 'hiljaa' and enjoying the steam is highly valued. Classrooms in Finland are traditionally quite quiet compared to many other countries. 'Olkaa hiljaa' is a common teacher command to start a lesson. Finns generally prefer to 'olla hiljaa' on buses and trains. Loud phone conversations are often frowned upon.

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Don't fear the silence

In Finland, being 'hiljaa' in a conversation is not a sign of boredom. It means people are thinking.

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Tone matters

Saying 'Ole hiljaa!' with a sharp tone is a command to shut up. Use a soft tone for 'Be quiet, please'.

Refraining from making noise.

💬

Don't fear the silence

In Finland, being 'hiljaa' in a conversation is not a sign of boredom. It means people are thinking.

⚠️

Tone matters

Saying 'Ole hiljaa!' with a sharp tone is a command to shut up. Use a soft tone for 'Be quiet, please'.

셀프 테스트

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

Lapset, ______ hiljaa!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olkaa

Since 'lapset' (children) is plural, the plural imperative 'olkaa' is required.

Which sentence is a polite request?

How do you ask someone to be quiet politely?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Voisitko olla hiljaa?

'Voisitko' (Could you) makes the request polite.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are in a library with a friend who is talking loudly.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ole kiltisti hiljaa.

This is a gentle way to remind a friend to follow library rules.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Miksi et sanonut mitään kokouksessa? B: Päätin ______ hiljaa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olla

The infinitive 'olla' follows the verb 'päättää' (to decide).

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시각 학습 자료

Where to be 'hiljaa'

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Public Spaces

  • Kirjasto
  • Kirkko
  • Elokuvat
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Home

  • Makuuhuone
  • Sauna

연습 문제 은행

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

Lapset, ______ hiljaa!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olkaa

Since 'lapset' (children) is plural, the plural imperative 'olkaa' is required.

Which sentence is a polite request? Choose A2

How do you ask someone to be quiet politely?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Voisitko olla hiljaa?

'Voisitko' (Could you) makes the request polite.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are in a library with a friend who is talking loudly.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ole kiltisti hiljaa.

This is a gentle way to remind a friend to follow library rules.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Miksi et sanonut mitään kokouksessa? B: Päätin ______ hiljaa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olla

The infinitive 'olla' follows the verb 'päättää' (to decide).

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

It can be. To be polite, add 'kiitos' (thanks) or use 'Voisitko olla hiljaa?' (Could you be quiet?).

'Hiljaa' is an adverb (used with verbs), 'hiljainen' is an adjective (used with nouns).

The most common (but rude) way is 'Turpa kiinni!'.

관련 표현

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pysyä hiljaa

similar

To remain silent

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vaieta

synonym

To fall silent / to keep a secret

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hiljentyä

builds on

To quiet down

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pitää suunsa kiinni

informal

To keep one's mouth shut

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