뜻
Reaching the final destination.
문화적 배경
Finns take arrival times very seriously. If you say you will 'tulla perille' at 12:00, arriving at 12:05 is considered slightly rude. The phrase is most emotionally charged when driving to a summer cottage. Reaching the 'perille' signifies the start of relaxation and leaving the city stress behind. There is a common Finnish joke/complaint: 'Posti kulkee, mutta tuleeko se perille?' (The mail travels, but does it arrive?). This reflects a cultural skepticism toward logistics. In Northern Finland, 'perille' might refer to a specific landmark in a vast tundra where paths aren't always clear.
The 'L' Rule
Remember that 'perille' has two L's. If you say it with one L, it sounds like a different word!
Don't say 'Arrive to'
In English we say 'Arrive at', but in Finnish, 'perille' already contains the 'to' meaning. Don't add extra prepositions.
뜻
Reaching the final destination.
The 'L' Rule
Remember that 'perille' has two L's. If you say it with one L, it sounds like a different word!
Don't say 'Arrive to'
In English we say 'Arrive at', but in Finnish, 'perille' already contains the 'to' meaning. Don't add extra prepositions.
Texting Shortcut
When texting, you can just write 'Perillä!' to mean 'I'm here!'
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'tulla perille'.
Minä ______ ______ kello kymmenen.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb must be 'tulen'. We use 'perille' for movement.
Which sentence is correct for 'The package arrived'?
Choose the best option:
'Tuli perille' is the past tense for 'arrived'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Milloin juna saapuu? B: Se ______ ______ pian.
The question asks 'When is it arriving?', so the future/present 'tulee perille' is correct.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just walked into your friend's house after a long trip. What do you say?
Once you have already arrived and are standing there, you use 'perillä' (at the destination).
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Minä ______ ______ kello kymmenen.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb must be 'tulen'. We use 'perille' for movement.
Choose the best option:
'Tuli perille' is the past tense for 'arrived'.
A: Milloin juna saapuu? B: Se ______ ______ pian.
The question asks 'When is it arriving?', so the future/present 'tulee perille' is correct.
You just walked into your friend's house after a long trip. What do you say?
Once you have already arrived and are standing there, you use 'perillä' (at the destination).
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it works for both. You can say a person comes perille or a letter comes perille.
Neither is 'better,' but 'saapua' is more formal. Use 'tulla perille' with friends.
Perille = to the destination (moving). Perillä = at the destination (staying).
Yes, you can add the specific destination in the illative case.
Sometimes. 'Viesti tuli perille' can mean 'The message was understood.'
Yes, especially in shipping and logistics.
En tullut perille.
No, it is standard neutral Finnish.
Yes, 'Lento tuli perille.'
It still works. 'Tulin perille kävellen.'
관련 표현
päästä perille
similarTo reach the destination (implies effort)
olla perillä
builds onTo be at the destination
perille asti
specialized formAll the way to the end
saapua
synonymTo arrive
