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B1 noun 8분 분량

kautta

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 kautta 30초 만에

설명 kautta in your Level:

At the A1 level, you will mostly see 'kautta' as part of the noun 'kausi' (season). You might learn to say 'kaksi kautta' when talking about how many seasons of a TV show you watched. You might also encounter it in very simple directions like 'Helsingin kautta', but the focus is on the basic meaning of 'via' or 'through' in a physical sense. You don't need to master the abstract uses yet, just recognize that it follows a word ending in -n.

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At the A2 level, you start using 'kautta' to describe how you communicate. You can say 'Sain viestin sähköpostin kautta' (I got the message via email). You are also expected to use it for simple travel descriptions, like explaining which city you drove through to get somewhere. You should be comfortable with the genitive + kautta structure for common nouns like 'puisto' (puiston kautta) or 'keskusta' (keskustan kautta).

무료 가입하고 전체 설명 읽기

At the B1 level, you use 'kautta' for more abstract connections. You can explain that you found information 'internetin kautta' or 'tuttavan kautta'. You also learn idiomatic expressions like 'kautta aikojen' (of all time). You should be able to distinguish when to use 'kautta' versus 'läpi' or 'avulla'. This level requires you to use the word accurately in professional and social contexts to describe channels of information and intermediate steps in a process.

At the B2 level, you use 'kautta' in formal writing and complex discussions. You might talk about social change happening 'lainsäädännön kautta' (through legislation) or cultural influence spreading 'median kautta'. You understand the nuance of using 'kautta' to imply a systematic channel. You are also familiar with less common idioms and can use the word to add emphasis or precision to your arguments in both spoken and written Finnish.

무료 가입하고 전체 설명 읽기

At the C1 level, 'kautta' becomes a tool for stylistic variation. You use it in literary or highly formal contexts, such as 'kautta rantain' to describe indirect communication. You are aware of its historical and solemn uses (oaths). You can use it to describe philosophical or historical continuums, such as 'historian saatossa ja eri vaiheiden kautta'. Your usage is perfectly natural, and you can play with the word's multiple meanings (season vs. via) for rhetorical effect.

무료 가입하고 전체 설명 읽기

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'kautta'. You use it effortlessly in all its forms, including archaic or poetic contexts. You can interpret and use it in complex legal documents where 'jonkun kautta' might define agency or representation. You understand the subtle differences between 'kautta', 'välityksellä', 'toimesta', and 'avulla' in every possible context, allowing for highly nuanced and sophisticated expression.

무료 가입하고 전체 설명 읽기

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁

kautta 30초 만에

Used as 'via' or 'through' with genitive case (-n).
Means 'season' (partitive) when used with numbers.
Describes communication channels (email, phone, friends).
Used in idioms like 'kautta aikojen' (of all time).

The Finnish word kautta is a versatile powerhouse in the Finnish language, primarily functioning as a postposition that requires the preceding noun to be in the genitive case (the -n ending). At its core, it translates to 'via', 'through', or 'by way of'. However, its utility extends far beyond simple physical movement. It is the go-to word when you want to describe the channel through which information travels, the route you take to reach a destination, or even the duration of a specific period when used as the partitive form of the noun kausi (season/period). Understanding kautta is essential for B1 learners because it bridges the gap between basic spatial descriptions and more abstract conceptual connections.

Physical Route: When you travel from point A to point B but pass through point C, you use kautta. For example, going to Helsinki via Lahti.

Me ajoimme Tampereen kautta Jyväskylään.

In a more abstract sense, kautta denotes the medium or intermediary. If you heard a rumor from a friend, or if a law was passed through a specific committee, kautta is your linguistic tool. It suggests a path that is not necessarily the final destination but a necessary waypoint. This distinction is crucial: while läpi implies going through the center of something (like a tunnel), kautta implies using something as a transit point or a method.

Temporal Usage: As the partitive of kausi, it refers to periods. 'Kaksi kautta' means 'two seasons', often used in sports or television contexts.

Hän on pelannut joukkueessa kolme kautta.

Furthermore, kautta appears in solemn oaths or emphasis. 'Kautta likaisen nimeni!' (By my dirty name!) or 'Kautta kiven ja kannon' (By stone and stump) are traditional ways to swear or emphasize the truth of a statement. This variety makes it a rich word for learners to master, as it appears in everyday navigation, professional communication, and colorful idiomatic Finnish.

Communication Channels: Used to describe how information was received: 'Sähköpostin kautta' (via email), 'Puhelimen kautta' (over the phone).

Sain tiedon ystäväni kautta.

Using kautta correctly requires a firm grasp of the genitive case. In Finnish, postpositions follow the noun they modify, and that noun almost always takes the genitive form. This is the 'possessive' form ending in -n. For example, if you want to say 'through the forest', you take metsä (forest), turn it into metsän (of the forest), and add kautta. This structure is incredibly consistent across different types of usage, whether physical, social, or technological.

The 'Via' Pattern: [Noun in Genitive] + kautta. Example: 'Kirjaston kautta' (Via the library).

Kävelimme puiston kautta kotiin välttääksemme ruuhkaa.

When dealing with people, kautta implies an intermediary. If you got a job through an acquaintance, you would say 'tuttavan kautta'. This is distinct from 'tuttavalta' (from an acquaintance), which implies a direct gift or direct information. Kautta suggests the person was the link in a chain. In formal Finnish, you might see this in business contexts: 'Markkinoinnin kautta saimme uusia asiakkaita' (Through marketing, we got new customers).

The 'Season' Pattern: [Number] + kautta (Partitive). Example: 'Viisi kautta' (Five seasons).

Sarjasta on ilmestynyt jo kaksi kautta Netflixissä.

In complex sentences, kautta can also mean 'all over' or 'throughout' when paired with words like maa (country) or maailma (world). 'Kautta maan' means 'throughout the country'. This is a very common expression in news broadcasts. 'Kautta aikojen' is another set phrase meaning 'throughout the ages' or 'of all time'. Mastering these patterns allows a B1 learner to sound much more natural and precise in their descriptions of time and space.

Tämä on yksi hienoimmista maaleista kautta aikojen.

In daily Finnish life, you will encounter kautta in three primary environments: transportation, digital communication, and sports media. If you are using Google Maps or a GPS in Finnish, the voice will frequently tell you to go 'X:n kautta'. At a train station, announcements might mention that a train to Rovaniemi goes 'Oulun kautta'. It is the fundamental word for specifying a route that isn't a straight line.

Digital Life: In the workplace, you'll hear: 'Lähetän sen linkin kautta' (I'll send it via the link) or 'Olemme yhteydessä Slackin kautta' (We'll be in touch via Slack).

Voit kirjautua sisään Google-tilin kautta.

In the world of sports and entertainment, kautta is unavoidable because it refers to a 'season'. When a hockey commentator discusses a player's performance, they will say 'tällä kaudella' (this season) or 'viime kauden kautta' (referring to the path through the last season). If a TV show is renewed, the news will headline 'Uusi kausi tulossa' and fans will discuss how many 'kautta' they have watched. This dual identity of the word—as a path and as a time unit—is something you'll notice quickly in Finnish media.

Traditional Sayings: Old-fashioned oaths like 'Kautta profeetan parran!' (By the prophet's beard!) show up in translated literature like Tintin or Asterix.

Vannon sen kautta, mikä on minulle pyhää.

Finally, in bureaucratic or legal Finnish, kautta is used to describe the delegation of power or the flow of processes. 'Eduskunnan kautta' (Through the Parliament) or 'Viranomaisten kautta' (Via the authorities) are phrases you will hear on the evening news (Uutiset). It represents the official 'channel' through which things happen in a structured society.

The most frequent error for English speakers is forgetting the genitive case. Because 'via' in English doesn't change the word after it, learners often say *'Helsinki kautta' instead of the correct 'Helsingin kautta'. Always remember: the word before kautta (when used as a postposition) must have that -n ending. Another common mistake is confusing kautta with läpi. While both can translate to 'through', they are not always interchangeable.

Kautta vs. Läpi: 'Läpi' implies piercing or going from one side to the other (e.g., through a wall). 'Kautta' implies a route or a medium (e.g., via a city).

Incorrect: Luoti meni seinän kautta. (Implies the bullet took a detour through the wall area). Correct: Luoti meni seinän läpi.

A third mistake involves the noun kausi. Learners sometimes forget that kautta is the partitive form needed after numbers (except number one). If you want to say 'one season', it's 'yksi kausi'. If you want to say 'two seasons', it's 'kaksi kautta'. Confusing the postpositional 'via' meaning with the noun 'season' meaning can lead to weird sentences if you aren't careful with context.

Preposition Pitfall: Finnish is a postposition-heavy language. Putting 'kautta' before the noun (*kautta puiston) is a common English-interference error. It must be 'puiston kautta'.

Muista: [Genetiivi] + kautta. Aina.

Finnish has several ways to express 'through' or 'by means of', and choosing the right one depends on the nuances of the situation. Kautta is the most general for 'via', but let's look at the alternatives that might fit better in specific contexts. Läpi is the most common alternative, focusing on the physical penetration of an object or the completion of a process from start to finish.

Läpi vs. Kautta: Use 'läpi' for: walking through a door, sleeping through the night. Use 'kautta' for: traveling via a city, hearing through a friend.

Another word is avulla (with the help of). While kautta describes the channel, avulla describes the tool or the assistance. 'Sain työn ystävän kautta' (I got the job via a friend) vs. 'Sain työn ystävän avulla' (I got the job with the help of a friend). The former implies the friend was just the connection; the latter implies the friend actively helped you.

Vertailu: Internetin kautta (via internet) vs. Internetin avulla (using the internet as a tool).

Then there is välityksellä. This is a more formal, almost technical version of kautta. It is often used in diplomacy or official business. 'Suurlähetystön välityksellä' means 'through the mediation of the embassy'. For B1 learners, kautta is usually sufficient, but välityksellä is good to recognize in written texts.

Pitkin: 'Pitkin' means 'along'. 'Pitkin katua' (along the street) is different from 'kadun kautta' (via the street).

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

While it started as a way to describe a 'piece' of a journey (a season of travel), it grammaticalized into a postposition meaning 'via'.

발음 가이드

UK /ˈkɑu̯tːɑ/

US /ˈkaʊtːɑ/

Primary stress is always on the first syllable.

라임이 맞는 단어

lautta (raft) tautta (from tausta) mautta (without taste - rare) autta (part of auttaa) nautta (rare dialect for cow) hautta (part of hautta) rautta (dialect for iron) vautta (rare)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'au' as two separate syllables.
Making the 't' too short (it must be a double 't').
Confusing it with 'kausi' in speech without context.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize in text due to the -n + kautta pattern.

쓰기 3/5

Requires remembering the genitive case consistently.

말하기 3/5

Must distinguish from 'läpi' and ensure double 't' pronunciation.

듣기 2/5

Clear sound, usually easy to hear in context.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

kausi läpi maa ystävä tie

다음에 배울 것

välityksellä avulla toimesta mukaisesti suhteen

고급

kauttaaltaan kauttakulku kausittainen poikkeuksetta

알아야 할 문법

Postpositional Genitive

Metsän (Gen) + kautta.

Partitive with Numbers

Kaksi (Number) + kautta (Partitive).

Proper Noun Genitive

Suomen kautta, Pariisin kautta.

Plural Genitive

Ystävien kautta (Through friends).

Adverbialization

Kautta -> Kauttaaltaan (Thoroughly).

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수준별 예문

Menen kotiin puiston kautta.

I go home via the park.

Puisto (park) becomes puiston (genitive) before kautta.

Ajamme Lahden kautta.

We drive via Lahti.

Proper nouns also take the -n ending.

Katsoin kaksi kautta.

I watched two seasons.

Here 'kautta' is the partitive of 'kausi' (season).

Tule tänne oven kautta.

Come here through the door.

Ovi -> oven.

Kävele sillan kautta.

Walk via the bridge.

Silta -> sillan.

Sain sen isän kautta.

I got it through dad.

Isä -> isän.

Lennämme Lontoon kautta.

We fly via London.

Lontoo -> Lontoon.

Lue kirja loppuun asti, sivun kautta.

Read the book to the end, page by page (lit. via page).

Sivu -> sivun.

Sain työn ystävän kautta.

I got the job through a friend.

Ystävä (friend) in genitive.

Lähetä viesti WhatsAppin kautta.

Send the message via WhatsApp.

Using a digital platform as a channel.

Hän tuli sisään ikkunan kautta.

He came in through the window.

Ikkuna -> ikkunan.

Me kuljemme metsän kautta.

We go via the forest.

Metsä -> metsän.

Voit maksaa pankin kautta.

You can pay via the bank.

Pankki -> pankin.

Kuulin uutisen radion kautta.

I heard the news via the radio.

Radio -> radion.

Tämä tie menee kylän kautta.

This road goes through the village.

Kylä -> kylän.

Ostin liput netin kautta.

I bought the tickets via the net.

Netti -> netin.

Asia järjestyi verkoston kautta.

The matter was settled through the network.

Verkosto (network) refers to social/professional connections.

Tämä on paras elokuva kautta aikojen.

This is the best movie of all time.

Idiomatic expression 'kautta aikojen'.

Hän puhui asiasta kiertoteiden kautta.

He spoke about the matter via detours (indirectly).

Metaphorical use of 'kautta'.

Saimme luvan viraston kautta.

We got the permit through the agency.

Virasto -> viraston.

Vesi kulkee putkien kautta.

Water travels through pipes.

Putki (plural genitive: putkien).

Hän on pelannut jo monta kautta.

He has played for many seasons already.

Kautta as partitive of kausi.

Ota yhteys asiakaspalvelun kautta.

Contact them via customer service.

Asiakaspalvelu -> asiakaspalvelun.

Tieto levisi somen kautta nopeasti.

Information spread quickly via social media.

Some (social media) -> somen.

Uudistus toteutetaan kokeilun kautta.

The reform is implemented through a trial.

Kokeilu (trial/experiment) in genitive.

Hän saavutti aseman kovan työn kautta.

He achieved the position through hard work.

Abstract path to success.

Vaikutus välittyy hermoston kautta.

The effect is transmitted through the nervous system.

Scientific/biological channel.

Kautta maan järjestettiin mielenosoituksia.

Protests were organized throughout the country.

Kautta maan = throughout the country.

Sopimus syntyi neuvottelujen kautta.

The agreement was reached through negotiations.

Neuvottelut (plural genitive: neuvottelujen).

Hän näkee maailman taiteen kautta.

He sees the world through art.

Philosophical perspective.

Hakemus etenee järjestelmän kautta.

The application proceeds through the system.

Process-oriented usage.

Kautta kiven ja kannon, minä tulen!

By stone and stump, I will come! (Strong oath)

Traditional Finnish oath.

Hän pyrki vaikuttamaan asioihin kabinettien kautta.

He sought to influence matters through 'cabinets' (backroom deals).

Metonymy for political influence.

Teos tarkastelee historiaa yksilön kautta.

The work examines history through the individual.

Analytical lens.

Hän kertoi uutisen kautta rantain.

He told the news indirectly (lit. via the shores).

Idiomatic expression for being indirect.

Valta periytyy suvun kautta.

Power is inherited through the lineage.

Biological/social transmission.

Hän on kulkenut pitkän tien kokemusten kautta.

He has traveled a long road through experiences.

Life journey metaphor.

Kauttaaltaan märkä mies astui sisään.

The thoroughly wet man stepped inside.

Derived adverb 'kauttaaltaan' (thoroughly/all over).

Ilmiö on havaittavissa tilastojen kautta.

The phenomenon is observable through statistics.

Evidence-based channel.

Kautta profeetan parran, tämä on totta!

By the prophet's beard, this is true!

Literary/humorous oath.

Kirjailija peilaa yhteiskuntaa satiirin kautta.

The author mirrors society through satire.

Literary device as a channel.

Oikeudenmukaisuus toteutuu lain kirjainten kautta.

Justice is realized through the letters of the law.

Abstract legal realization.

Hän on kulkenut varjojen kautta valoon.

He has traveled through shadows into the light.

Poetic/spiritual progression.

Kautta linjan on havaittavissa tason laskua.

A drop in level is observable across the board.

Kautta linjan = across the board/consistently.

Merkitys rakentuu kielen rakenteiden kautta.

Meaning is constructed through linguistic structures.

Linguistic/philosophical usage.

Hän vannoi kautta kalleimpansa.

He swore by what was dearest to him.

Solemn personal oath.

Prosessi suodatetaan useiden eri suodattimien kautta.

The process is filtered through several different filters.

Technical/systemic metaphor.

Hän on nähnyt elämän raadollisuuden työn kautta.

He has seen the harshness of life through work.

Existential realization via experience.

자주 쓰는 조합

internetin kautta

ystävän kautta

puhelimen kautta

kautta aikojen

kautta maan

Helsingin kautta

sähköpostin kautta

kaksi kautta

kautta linjan

ikkunan kautta

자주 쓰는 구문

Kautta rantain

— To speak indirectly or beat around the bush.

Hän sanoi asian kautta rantain.

Kautta aikojen

— Of all time; throughout history.

Maailman paras pelaaja kautta aikojen.

Kautta maan

— Everywhere in the country.

Lunta sataa kautta maan.

Kautta linjan

— Across the board; consistently.

Uudistus vaikuttaa kautta linjan.

Minkä kautta?

— Via what? / Which way?

Minkä kautta te tulitte?

Tämän kautta

— Through this / via this.

Tämän kautta pääset sisään.

Viranomaisten kautta

— Through official channels.

Asia hoituu viranomaisten kautta.

Sattuman kautta

— By chance / through a coincidence.

Löysin hänet sattuman kautta.

Kokeilun kautta

— Through trial and error.

Opimme kokeilun kautta.

Kautta kiven ja kannon

— A traditional oath meaning 'I swear' or 'definitely'.

Tulen sinne, kautta kiven ja kannon.

자주 혼동되는 단어

kautta vs läpi

Läpi means through the middle/penetrating; kautta means via a route.

kautta vs poikki

Poikki means across or snapped in two; kautta is about the path.

kautta vs pitkin

Pitkin means along a length; kautta is about a transit point.

관용어 및 표현

"Puhua kautta rantain"

— To avoid being direct or blunt.

Älä puhu kautta rantain, vaan sano suoraan.

informal/neutral

"Kautta aikojen"

— In all of history.

Tämä on suurin voitto kautta aikojen.

neutral

"Kautta kiven ja kannon"

— A very strong, old-fashioned oath.

Lupaan sen, kautta kiven ja kannon.

literary/old

"Mennä sieltä, missä aita on matalin"

— To take the easiest path (often implied 'kautta').

Hän menee aina sieltä, missä aita on matalin.

informal

"Kauttaaltaan"

— In every part; completely.

Auto oli kauttaaltaan mudassa.

neutral

"Kautta linjan"

— Applying to everything in a group.

Palkat nousivat kautta linjan.

business

"Kautta profeetan parran"

— By the prophet's beard (humorous exclamation).

Kautta profeetan parran, se on totta!

humorous

"Kiertää kautta"

— To take a long way around.

Jouduimme kiertämään metsän kautta.

neutral

"Saada jotain kautta"

— To obtain something via some source.

Sain sen omien kanavien kautta.

neutral

"Vaikuttaa jonkun kautta"

— To influence someone via another person.

Hän yritti vaikuttaa minuun vaimoni kautta.

neutral

혼동하기 쉬운

kautta vs kausi

Kautta is the partitive form of kausi.

Kausi is the nominative (season); kautta is used after numbers or as a postposition.

Tämä kausi on hyvä. Olen katsonut kaksi kautta.

kautta vs kauttaaltaan

Derived from the same root.

Kauttaaltaan is an adverb meaning 'completely/all over'.

Hän on kauttaaltaan märkä.

kautta vs kauttaviiva

Contains the word kautta.

Kauttaviiva is the word for the slash symbol (/).

Laita siihen kautta-viiva.

kautta vs kautta-ajo

Compound word.

Refers to driving through an area (transit).

Kautta-ajo kielletty (No through traffic).

kautta vs kauden

Genitive of kausi.

Kauden means 'of the season'; kautta means 'via'.

Kauden paras pelaaja vs. Metsän kautta.

문장 패턴

[City]n kautta

Tampereen kautta.

[Communication]n kautta

Postin kautta.

[Person]n kautta

Tuttavan kautta.

Kautta aikojen

Kaikkien aikojen paras.

[Abstract]n kautta

Lainsäädännön kautta.

Kauttaaltaan [Adjective]

Kauttaaltaan sininen.

Kautta rantain

Hän puhui kautta rantain.

Kautta [Possessive]

Vannon kautta kunniani.

어휘 가족

명사

kausi (season/period)

kautuus (rare: continuity)

동사

kauttaaltaan (adverbial use)

형용사

kausittainen (seasonal)

kaudenmukainen (in-season)

사용법

frequency

Extremely frequent in both spoken and written Finnish.

자주 하는 실수

Menen puisto kautta. → Menen puiston kautta.
Missing the genitive -n ending.
Hän tuli oven läpi. → Hän tuli oven kautta.
Unless he broke the door, he came 'via' the door (kautta), not 'through the solid material' (läpi).
Katsoin kaksi kausi. → Katsoin kaksi kautta.
After a number, you need the partitive form 'kautta'.
Kautta puiston menen. → Puiston kautta menen.
Postpositions usually go after the noun in Finnish.
Sain sen ystävältä kautta. → Sain sen ystävän kautta.
Don't mix the ablative (-lta) and 'kautta'. Pick one.

팁

The -n Rule

Always add -n to the noun before 'kautta'. It's the most important rule for this word.

The Dual Meaning

Remember: 'kautta' is both a path ('via') and a piece of time ('season'). Context tells you which is which.

Double the T

Make sure you pronounce both T's. If you say it too fast, it might sound like a different word.

Be Indirect

Use 'kautta rantain' when someone is avoiding a difficult topic.

Professionalism

In emails, use 'liitteen kautta' (via the attachment) or 'linkin kautta' (via the link).

Sports Talk

If you want to talk hockey, you must know 'kautta' as 'season'.

Throughout

'Kautta maan' is a great way to start a sentence about weather or national news.

Kautta vs Avulla

Use 'kautta' for the route/channel and 'avulla' for the specific tool used.

The Via-Kautta Link

Both 'via' and 'kautta' are short words used for transit. Link them in your mind.

Poetic Oaths

Use 'kautta...' for dramatic effect in creative writing.

암기하기

기억법

Imagine a 'COW' (kau-) taking a 'TA-xi' (-tta) VIA a specific road. Cow-ta = Via.

시각적 연상

Picture a map with a dotted line passing through a city. The dotted line is labeled 'kautta'.

Word Web

via through channel season route medium intermediary period

챌린지

Try to describe your commute to work using at least three 'kautta' landmarks (e.g., via the bridge, via the station).

어원

Derived from the noun 'kausi' (period, season). The word 'kautta' is technically the partitive singular case of 'kausi'.

원래 의미: A portion of time or a stretch of a path.

Uralic / Finnic.

문화적 맥락

No specific sensitivities, but 'kautta' in oaths can sound old-fashioned or overly dramatic.

English uses 'via' (Latin) or 'through'. 'Kautta' covers both but is more common in Finnish than 'via' is in English.

Kautta aikojen - common in Finnish sports records. Kautta profeetan parran - Finnish translation of Captain Haddock's oaths in Tintin. Sähköpostin kautta - ubiquitous in Finnish office culture.

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Lahden kautta
keskustan kautta
tämän reitin kautta
minkä kautta?

Information

netin kautta
radion kautta
huhujen kautta
uutisten kautta

Work

sähköpostin kautta
pomon kautta
verkoston kautta
hakemuksen kautta

Sports

kaksi kautta
viime kauden kautta
koko kautta
kauden kautta

General

kautta maan
kautta aikojen
kautta linjan
ystävän kautta

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"Menitkö sinä tänne keskustan kautta vai kiertotietä?"

"Oletko katsonut tätä sarjaa jo monta kautta?"

"Saitko tiedon tästä tapahtumasta somen kautta?"

"Kuka on mielestäsi paras urheilija kautta aikojen?"

"Kulkeeko bussi yleensä tämän pysäkin kautta?"

일기 주제

Kirjoita matkasta, jonka teit jonkin tietyn kaupungin kautta.

Mitä asioita olet oppinut kokeilun ja erehdyksen kautta?

Kerro suosikkisarjastasi ja siitä, kuinka monta kautta siinä on.

Miten saat yleensä uutisesi? Minkä kanavien kautta seuraat maailmaa?

Pohdi, miten ystävien kautta saadut mahdollisuudet ovat muuttaneet elämääsi.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

When it means 'via' or 'through' as a postposition, yes, it always requires the genitive case (-n). When it follows a number to mean 'seasons', it is in the partitive case because of the number rule.

Yes! 'Ystävän kautta' means 'through a friend'. It's very common for describing how you met someone or heard news.

Think of 'läpi' as 'piercing through' (like an arrow through an apple) and 'kautta' as 'by way of' (like driving to Turku via Salo).

It is almost always a postposition (comes after the noun). In some rare, poetic, or old-fashioned oaths, it can come before the noun.

You can say 'kautta maailman' or 'ympäri maailmaa'. 'Kautta maailman' sounds a bit more grand or formal.

In this context, 'kautta' is the partitive singular of 'kausi' (season). Finnish numbers (except 1) require the partitive singular.

It means 'across the board' or 'consistently'. For example, if all prices in a store go up, they went up 'kautta linjan'.

Yes, in phrases like 'vuosien kautta' (through the years) or 'kautta aikojen' (of all time).

Yes, it can represent the slash (/) in fractions or ratios, though 'per' or 'jaettuna' are also used.

It must be 'Helsingin kautta'. Always use the -n ending for the place.

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