A1 Collocation 중립

olla varaa

to afford

Having enough money for something.

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문화적 배경

Finns generally avoid talking about how much money they have. Saying 'minulla on varaa' to brag is rare; it's mostly used as a factual statement during planning. The concept of 'varaa' is often used in political discourse regarding what the government can afford to provide for citizens. Younger Finns might use 'massia' or 'fyffee' instead of 'varaa' in very casual settings to talk about money. In older rural contexts, 'vara' still strongly connects to having physical supplies for the winter.

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The 'Into' Rule

Always remember: Varaa + Into. If you afford a car, it's 'autoon'. If you afford a house, it's 'taloon'.

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Don't say 'Minä'

Saying 'Minä on varaa' is the most common beginner mistake. Always use 'Minulla'.

Having enough money for something.

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The 'Into' Rule

Always remember: Varaa + Into. If you afford a car, it's 'autoon'. If you afford a house, it's 'taloon'.

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Don't say 'Minä'

Saying 'Minä on varaa' is the most common beginner mistake. Always use 'Minulla'.

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Metaphorical use

Use 'Meillä ei ole varaa virheisiin' in a business meeting to sound like a pro.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the person (Minä).

_______ on varaa uuteen puhelimeen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Minulla

The 'owner' in an 'olla varaa' sentence must be in the Adessive case (-lla).

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Can you afford a car?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Onko sinulla varaa autoon?

The object of 'varaa' goes into the Illative case (autoon).

Complete the dialogue.

A: Mennäänkö elokuviin? B: En tiedä, minulla ei ole _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: varaa

In the context of 'I can't afford it', 'varaa' is the correct idiomatic choice.

Match the sentence to the situation.

Meillä ei ole varaa hävitä tätä peliä.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A crucial sports match

This is the metaphorical use of 'varaa', meaning the consequences of losing are too high.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the person (Minä). Fill Blank A1

_______ on varaa uuteen puhelimeen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Minulla

The 'owner' in an 'olla varaa' sentence must be in the Adessive case (-lla).

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Can you afford a car?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Onko sinulla varaa autoon?

The object of 'varaa' goes into the Illative case (autoon).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Mennäänkö elokuviin? B: En tiedä, minulla ei ole _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: varaa

In the context of 'I can't afford it', 'varaa' is the correct idiomatic choice.

Match the sentence to the situation. situation_matching B1

Meillä ei ole varaa hävitä tätä peliä.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A crucial sports match

This is the metaphorical use of 'varaa', meaning the consequences of losing are too high.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No, in Finnish you use 'olla aikaa'. 'Varaa' is strictly for financial resources or critical consequences.

It's in the partitive case because you are using a part of your resources, and it's an abstract amount.

Not at all. It's considered a very honest and practical statement in Finland.

'Rahaa' is just 'money'. 'Varaa' is the 'means' or 'capacity' to use that money.

관련 표현

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rahat riittävät

synonym

money is enough

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raaskia

similar

to have the heart to spend

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olla varoissaan

specialized form

to be wealthy

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varautua

builds on

to prepare for

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