B1 adjective 9분 분량

virallinen

When something is virallinen, it means it's 'official'. Think of things that come from the government or a recognized authority. It's not just a casual idea; it's something formally acknowledged or approved.

For example, if you get a paper from the city, it's a virallinen document. Or if there's a rule that everyone has to follow, that's a virallinen rule. It means it's been made proper and recognized by a system.

When something is virallinen, it means it is official, authorized, or formal. Think about rules or documents that come from a government or a well-known organization – they are often virallinen.

For example, a wedding certificate is virallinen because it’s a legal document. A meeting that follows strict rules and has proper records is also virallinen.

You’ll hear this word when talking about official statements, official decisions, or anything that has official status. It's about things being proper and recognized.

When we talk about something being 'official' in Finnish, we use the word virallinen. This adjective is really useful when you want to describe something that has been formally approved or recognized. Think about official documents, official statements, or even an official language.

For example, if you have a document that needs to be legally binding, you would call it virallinen asiakirja. Or if a country has a language that is recognized by the government, that would be a virallinen kieli.

When we talk about something being 'official' in Finnish, we often use the word virallinen. This adjective is really versatile! For example, a document that's been properly signed and sealed by an authority would be virallinen asiakirja, an 'official document'.

You might also hear it used for things like an 'official language' (virallinen kieli) or an 'official statement' (virallinen lausunto). It's all about something being recognized, authorized, or coming from a legitimate source. So, if it's got the stamp of approval, it's virallinen!

virallinen 30초 만에

  • official
  • formal
  • authorized

§ Understanding 'virallinen'

The Finnish word 'virallinen' is an adjective, and it means 'official' in English. It's a useful word to know as you progress in Finnish, appearing in many contexts, from documents to events. As a B1 level word, you'll encounter it quite frequently.

DEFINITION
Official.

§ Basic Usage

Like many Finnish adjectives, 'virallinen' changes its ending depending on the noun it describes. This is called declension. Here are some simple examples:

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja. (This is an official document.)

Heillä on viralliset luvat. (They have official permits.)

§ With different cases

Finnish has many cases, and 'virallinen' will change its ending to match the case of the noun it modifies. Let's look at a few common ones.

Partitive Case

When you need to express an indefinite amount or a partial object, you use the partitive case.

En nähnyt mitään virallista vahvistusta. (I didn't see any official confirmation.)

Genitive Case

The genitive case shows possession or a relationship between two nouns.

Tämä on virallisen lausunnon kopio. (This is a copy of the official statement.)

Inessive Case

The inessive case means 'in' or 'inside'.

Tapahtuma järjestetään virallisessa tilassa. (The event is organized in an official space.)

Elative Case

The elative case means 'out of' or 'from within'.

Päätös tuli virallisesta lähteestä. (The decision came from an official source.)

§ Commonly Used Phrases with 'virallinen'

Knowing common phrases helps you use the word naturally.

  • Virallinen kieli: Official language

    Suomi ja ruotsi ovat Suomen viralliset kielet. (Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland.)

  • Virallinen asiakirja: Official document

    Tarvitsemme virallisen asiakirjan. (We need an official document.)

  • Virallinen ilmoitus: Official announcement

    Kaupunginvaltuusto antoi virallisen ilmoituksen. (The city council made an official announcement.)

§ Summary of declension rules

To recap, 'virallinen' follows the regular declension patterns for adjectives ending in '-inen'. The 'nen' ending changes to 's' before adding case endings. For example:

  • Nominative: virallinen
  • Genitive: virallisen
  • Partitive: virallista
  • Inessive: virallisessa
  • Elative: virallisesta

Keep practicing these forms, and you'll soon use 'virallinen' like a pro!

When you're learning a new language, understanding how and where to use specific words is just as important as knowing their definitions. This section focuses on the practical use of the Finnish word "virallinen" (official) in everyday contexts, particularly in professional, educational, and news settings. Learning these contexts will help you sound more natural and confident when speaking Finnish.

§ Official Documents and Procedures

The most common place you'll encounter "virallinen" is when talking about documents or processes that hold legal or administrative weight. Think about anything that needs to be formally recognized or approved.

Tarvitsemme virallisen todistuksen henkilöllisyydestäsi.

Hint
We need an official certificate of your identity.

Tämä on virallinen hakemus.

Hint
This is an official application.

When applying for a job, housing, or anything that requires formal paperwork, you'll definitely encounter "virallinen" frequently. It signals that what you're dealing with is serious and carries legal weight.

§ In Work and Business

In the workplace, "virallinen" refers to communications, meetings, or decisions that are part of the formal company structure or policy. It distinguishes formal procedures from informal discussions.

Tämä on virallinen kokouspöytäkirja.

Hint
This is the official meeting minutes.

Odota virallista vahvistusta.

Hint
Wait for the official confirmation.

§ In Education

In schools and universities, "virallinen" is used for curricula, grades, and academic policies. It denotes something that is sanctioned by the institution.

Tämä on yliopiston virallinen opetussuunnitelma.

Hint
This is the university's official curriculum.

Opiskelijat saavat viralliset arvosanansa kesäkuussa.

Hint
Students receive their official grades in June.

§ In the News and Public Announcements

When you read or watch Finnish news, you'll often hear "virallinen" in reports about government statements, public events, or established positions. It gives credibility to the information.

Hallitus antoi virallisen lausunnon.

Hint
The government gave an official statement.

Tämä on kaupungin virallinen verkkosivusto.

Hint
This is the city's official website.

§ Summary of Usage

To sum it up, "virallinen" is your go-to word when something is:

  • Formally recognized or sanctioned.
  • Associated with a governing body, institution, or established policy.
  • Carrying legal or administrative authority.

By actively looking for and using "virallinen" in these contexts, you'll solidify your understanding and make your Finnish sound more authentic. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be using it like a native speaker!

§ Understanding 'virallinen'

The Finnish word 'virallinen' means 'official'. It's an adjective, so it describes a noun. Like many Finnish adjectives, it changes its ending depending on the noun it modifies and its role in the sentence. This is where many learners make mistakes.

DEFINITION
Official.

§ Mistake 1: Not using the correct case ending

Finnish has many cases, and adjectives need to match the noun's case. 'Virallinen' is no exception. If you don't use the right case, the sentence won't make sense or will sound very unnatural.

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja.

This (is an) official document. (Nominative case)

Puhumme virallisesta asiasta.

We are talking about an official matter. (Elative case)

§ Mistake 2: Confusing 'virallinen' with 'muodollinen'

Sometimes learners use 'virallinen' when they mean 'formal' in a social sense, when the word 'muodollinen' would be more appropriate. While there can be overlap, 'virallinen' usually refers to something recognized by authority, law, or established rules.

  • Virallinen: Official (e.g., official document, official language, official announcement).
  • Muodollinen: Formal (e.g., formal dress, formal meeting, formal greeting).

Tämä on virallinen juhla.

This is an official celebration. (Implying it's recognized by an institution or has a specific public status.)

Hänen pukeutumisensa oli muodollinen.

His/Her dress was formal. (Referring to the style of clothing.)

§ Mistake 3: Overuse or literal translation

Sometimes English speakers might overuse 'official' or translate it too literally into situations where Finnish would use a different phrasing. For example, if you mean something is 'approved' or 'authorized', there might be more specific Finnish verbs or adjectives.

  • Instead of: Tämä on virallinen hyväksyntä. (This is an official approval.)
  • Consider: Tämä on hyväksyntä. (This is an approval.) or Tämä on virallisesti hyväksytty. (This is officially approved.)

The context often makes it clear that something is 'official' without needing the explicit word 'virallinen'. While not always a 'mistake', it can make your Finnish sound less natural. Focus on what you want to convey.

Hallitus teki virallisen päätöksen.

The government made an official decision. (Here 'virallinen' is appropriate as it refers to the legal/governmental status of the decision.)

By paying attention to case endings, differentiating between similar words, and considering the overall context, you can use 'virallinen' more accurately and sound more like a native speaker.

§ Understanding 'Virallinen'

When you're talking about something being 'official' in Finnish, the word you'll use most often is virallinen. This adjective is straightforward and applies to a wide range of situations, from documents to ceremonies.

Finnish Word
virallinen (adjective)
Definition
Official.

Think of 'virallinen' as the go-to word for anything that has been formally approved, recognized, or is part of a formal process. It's the most common and neutral way to express 'officialness' in Finnish.

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja.

Translation Hint
This is an official document.

Päätös on nyt virallinen.

Translation Hint
The decision is now official.

§ Similar Words and When to Use 'Virallinen'

While 'virallinen' covers most cases, there are a few other words you might encounter that are related. Knowing the distinctions will help you sound more natural.

  • virallinen: This is your standard, most versatile word for 'official'. Use it for formal documents, ceremonies, statements, and anything that has official backing or status. It implies authority and proper procedure.

Tämä on virallinen tiedote hallitukselta.

Translation Hint
This is an official statement from the government.
  • valtiollinen: This word specifically refers to something 'state-owned' or 'governmental'. While a state-owned entity is 'official', 'valtiollinen' highlights its connection to the state itself. You wouldn't use 'valtiollinen' for an official company policy, for example, unless the company is state-owned.

Yle on valtiollinen yleisradioyhtiö.

Translation Hint
Yle is a state-owned broadcasting company.
  • julkinen: This means 'public'. Something can be 'julkinen' (public) without necessarily being 'virallinen' (official). For instance, a public park is 'julkinen', but its opening hours might be 'viralliset' (official).

Tämä on julkinen tiedote, mutta ei vielä virallinen päätös.

Translation Hint
This is a public announcement, but not yet an official decision.

§ Practical Use Cases for 'Virallinen'

You'll hear and use 'virallinen' in many common contexts:

  • Official documents: virallinen asiakirja (official document), virallinen todistus (official certificate)
  • Official languages: virallinen kieli (official language)
  • Official meetings/events: virallinen kokous (official meeting), virallinen seremonia (official ceremony)
  • Official statements/announcements: virallinen tiedote (official announcement), virallinen lausunto (official statement)
  • Official results: viralliset tulokset (official results)
  • Official visits: virallinen vierailu (official visit)

Suomi ja ruotsi ovat Suomen viralliset kielet.

Translation Hint
Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland.

Remember that Finnish uses case endings, so 'virallinen' will change depending on its role in the sentence. For example:

  • Nominative: virallinen (official, as a subject)
  • Partitive: virallista (official, often with objects or ongoing actions)
  • Genitive: virallisen (of the official)

By focusing on 'virallinen' as your primary word for 'official' and understanding its common contexts, you'll be able to communicate clearly and correctly in most situations. Other related words have more specific nuances, so stick with 'virallinen' until you're confident with those finer distinctions.

재미있는 사실

The root 'virka' means 'office' or 'duty', which gives a clear link to the meaning of 'virallinen'.

발음 가이드

UK /ˈvirɑlːinen/
US /ˈvirɑlːinen/
first syllable
자주 하는 실수
  • Double 'l' sound (ll) can be tricky. It's longer than a single 'l'.
  • The 'i' sound is like the 'i' in 'ski' or 'machine', not like 'sit'.

난이도

독해 1/5

short

쓰기 1/5

short

말하기 1/5

short

듣기 1/5

short

다음에 무엇을 배울까

다음에 배울 것

epävirallinen asiakirja sääntö

고급

virkamies virasto

수준별 예문

1

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja.

This is an official document.

2

Virallinen kieli on suomi.

The official language is Finnish.

3

Se on virallinen tapaaminen.

It is an official meeting.

4

Tarvitsemme virallisen hyväksynnän.

We need official approval.

5

Onko tämä virallinen ilmoitus?

Is this an official announcement?

6

Virallinen osoite on Helsinki.

The official address is Helsinki.

7

Virallinen nimi on pitkä.

The official name is long.

8

Hän on virallinen edustaja.

He is an official representative.

1

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja.

This is an official document.

2

Tarvitsemme virallisen luvan.

We need an official permit.

3

Se on virallinen sääntö.

It is an official rule.

4

Pääministeri antoi virallisen lausunnon.

The prime minister gave an official statement.

5

Onko tämä virallinen tieto?

Is this official information?

6

Hänellä on virallinen asema.

He has an official position.

7

Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus.

This is an official announcement.

8

Emme saaneet virallista vahvistusta.

We did not receive official confirmation.

1

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja.

This is an official document.

2

Tarvitsemme virallisen hyväksynnän.

We need official approval.

3

Virallinen kieli Suomessa on suomi ja ruotsi.

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

4

Päätös on nyt virallinen.

The decision is now official.

5

Hän sai virallisen kutsun.

He received an official invitation.

6

Tämä ei ole virallinen lausunto.

This is not an official statement.

7

Viralliset tulokset julkaistaan huomenna.

The official results will be published tomorrow.

8

Onko tämä virallinen tieto?

Is this official information?

1

Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus kaupungintalolta.

This is an official announcement from the city hall.

2

Virallinen kieli Suomessa on suomi ja ruotsi.

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

3

Tarvitsemme virallisen todistuksen henkilöllisyydestäsi.

We need an official certificate of your identity.

4

Hänelle myönnettiin virallinen lupa matkustaa ulkomaille.

He was granted official permission to travel abroad.

5

Onko tämä virallinen asiapaperi?

Is this an official document?

6

Yrityksen virallinen nimi on 'Suomen Tieto Oy'.

The official name of the company is 'Finnish Data Ltd'.

7

Virallinen puku on pakollinen tilaisuudessa.

Formal attire is mandatory at the event.

8

Päätös on virallinen vasta, kun se on allekirjoitettu.

The decision is official only when it has been signed.

1

Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus kaupunginhallitukselta.

This is an official announcement from the city council.

ilmoitus (announcement) is in the nominative case. kaupunginhallitukselta (from the city council) uses the ablative case.

2

Virallinen kieli Suomessa on suomi ja ruotsi.

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

kieli (language) is in the nominative singular. kielet (languages) would be the plural form.

3

Hänellä oli virallinen lupa poistua alueelta.

He had official permission to leave the area.

lupa (permission) is in the nominative. poistua (to leave) is a verb in the infinitive.

4

Tarvitsemme virallisen todistuksen henkilöllisyydestäsi.

We need an official certificate of your identity.

todistuksen (certificate) is in the genitive case because it's the object of 'tarvitsemme' (we need). henkilöllisyydestäsi (of your identity) uses the elative case.

5

Tämä on virallinen puku, jota käytetään juhlissa.

This is an official suit that is worn at parties.

puku (suit) is in the nominative. juhlissa (at parties) uses the inessive case.

6

Virallinen lausunto julkaistaan huomenna.

The official statement will be published tomorrow.

lausunto (statement) is in the nominative. julkaistaan (will be published) is in the passive voice.

7

Tarkista viralliset määräykset ennen matkaa.

Check the official regulations before your trip.

määräykset (regulations) is in the plural nominative. matkaa (trip) is in the partitive case after 'ennen' (before).

8

Meillä on virallinen tapaaminen ministerin kanssa.

We have an official meeting with the minister.

tapaaminen (meeting) is in the nominative. ministerin kanssa (with the minister) uses the comitative case.

자주 쓰는 조합

virallinen asiakirja official document
virallinen kieli official language
virallinen nimi official name
virallinen lausunto official statement
virallinen tapaaminen official meeting
virallinen ilmoitus official announcement
virallinen vierailu official visit
virallinen tiedote official bulletin
virallinen selvitys official report
virallinen edustaja official representative

자주 쓰는 구문

Tämä on virallinen päätös.

This is an official decision.

Tarvitsemme virallisen hyväksynnän.

We need official approval.

Virallinen puku on pakollinen.

Formal (official) attire is mandatory.

Onko tämä virallinen tieto?

Is this official information?

Virallinen seremonia alkaa klo 10.

The official ceremony starts at 10 AM.

Hän sai virallisen kutsun.

He received an official invitation.

Tämä on virallinen versio tapahtumista.

This is the official version of events.

Virallinen vastaus saapuu pian.

The official reply will arrive soon.

Missä on virallinen lehti?

Where is the official newspaper/gazette?

Tämä ei ole virallinen kanava.

This is not an official channel.

자주 혼동되는 단어

virallinen vs tosi

Means 'true' or 'very', not 'official'. For example: 'Tosi hyvä' (Very good).

virallinen vs oikea

Means 'right' or 'correct', not necessarily 'official'. For example: 'Oikea tie' (The right road).

virallinen vs todellinen

Means 'real' or 'actual', distinct from 'official'. For example: 'Todellinen ystävä' (A real friend).

문법 패턴

Adjective declension: virallinen can decline like other adjectives depending on its case and the noun it modifies (e.g., virallisen [genitive], virallista [partitive]). Comparison: virallisempi (more official), virallisin (most official). Adverbial form: virallisesti (officially). Use with verbs: Often used with verbs like 'olla' (to be) or 'tulla' (to become) to indicate official status. Compound words: Can form compound words where 'virallinen' is the first part, e.g., virallinen kieli (official language). Agreement: As an adjective, 'virallinen' agrees in number and case with the noun it modifies.

관용어 및 표현

"Virallista tietä"

Through official channels / The official way

Asia hoidetaan virallista tietä. (The matter will be handled through official channels.)

neutral

"Virallinen kieli"

Official language

Suomi ja ruotsi ovat Suomen viralliset kielet. (Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland.)

neutral

"Virallinen lausunto"

Official statement

Hallitus antoi virallisen lausunnon asiasta. (The government issued an official statement on the matter.)

neutral

"Virallinen vierailu"

Official visit

Presidentti teki virallisen vierailun naapurimaahan. (The president made an official visit to the neighboring country.)

neutral

"Virallinen asu"

Formal attire / Official dress code

Tilaisuudessa vaaditaan virallinen asu. (Formal attire is required for the event.)

neutral

"Virallinen nimi"

Official name

Yrityksen virallinen nimi on 'Oy Esimerkki Ab'. (The official name of the company is 'Oy Esimerkki Ab'.)

neutral

"Virallinen paperi"

Official document

Tarvitsemme virallisen paperin allekirjoituksellasi. (We need an official document with your signature.)

neutral

"Virallinen edustaja"

Official representative

Hän on yrityksen virallinen edustaja. (He is the official representative of the company.)

neutral

"Virallinen tiedote"

Official announcement / Bulletin

Yliopisto julkaisi virallisen tiedotteen hakijoille. (The university published an official announcement for applicants.)

neutral

"Virallinen osuus"

Official part (of an event/program)

Juhlan virallinen osuus alkaa kello 18. (The official part of the celebration starts at 6 PM.)

neutral

혼동하기 쉬운

virallinen vs virallinen

Often confused with words like 'tosi' (true/real) or 'oikea' (right/correct) because all can imply authenticity. However, 'virallinen' specifically refers to something sanctioned by authority or established by rules.

'Virallinen' means 'official', implying a formal status or approval. 'Tosi' means 'true' or 'very', referring to factual accuracy or intensity. 'Oikea' means 'right' or 'correct', referring to accuracy, correctness, or the opposite of wrong.

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja. (This is an official document.)

virallinen vs todellinen

Can be confused with 'virallinen' as both can convey a sense of 'realness'. 'Todellinen' often relates to something being genuine or factual, whereas 'virallinen' relates to formal status.

'Todellinen' means 'real' or 'actual', referring to existence or genuineness. 'Virallinen' means 'official', related to authority or formal procedures.

Tämä on todellinen tarina. (This is a real story.)

virallinen vs oikea

Sometimes mistakenly used when 'virallinen' is needed, especially when referring to the 'right' or 'correct' version of something that also has an official status.

'Oikea' means 'right', 'correct', or 'proper'. 'Virallinen' means 'official', implying authorization or formal recognition.

Oikea vastaus on C. (The correct answer is C.)

virallinen vs muodollinen

Both 'muodollinen' and 'virallinen' relate to form and formality. 'Muodollinen' can refer to something being formal in manner or style, while 'virallinen' specifically means 'official' in status.

'Muodollinen' means 'formal' or 'ceremonial', often describing style or manner. 'Virallinen' means 'official', referring to something being sanctioned or authorized.

Tämä on muodollinen tilaisuus. (This is a formal occasion.)

virallinen vs säännöllinen

While not directly similar in meaning, the 'nen' ending and the concept of something being 'set' or 'established' can cause slight confusion. 'Säännöllinen' means regular, not official.

'Säännöllinen' means 'regular' or 'normal', referring to frequency or consistency. 'Virallinen' means 'official', referring to formal approval or status.

Hän käy säännöllisesti kuntosalilla. (He goes to the gym regularly.)

문장 패턴

B1

virallinen + noun

virallinen kieli (official language)

B1

olla + virallinen

Tämä on virallinen. (This is official.)

B1

tulla + viralliseksi

Asiasta tuli virallinen. (The matter became official.)

B1

virallisesti + verb

Asia ilmoitettiin virallisesti. (The matter was officially announced.)

B1

virallinen + institution

virallinen tiedote (official bulletin/statement)

B1

virallinen + document

virallinen asiakirja (official document)

B1

virallinen + procedure/event

virallinen vierailu (official visit)

B1

adjective + virallinen + noun

puoli-virallinen kokous (semi-official meeting)

어휘 가족

명사

virallisuus officialdom, formality
virka office, post, duty

Basic Meaning of 'Virallinen'

Understand that 'virallinen' directly translates to official. It describes something that is sanctioned, authorized, or recognized by an authority or an organization.

Common Usage: Official Document

A very common use is 'virallinen asiakirja' which means official document. This could be a passport, birth certificate, or any document issued by a government office.

Common Usage: Official Language

You'll often hear 'virallinen kieli' for official language. For example, 'Suomen viralliset kielet ovat suomi ja ruotsi' means 'The official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish'.

Use with Events

'Virallinen' can describe events or ceremonies. 'Virallinen avajaiset' means official opening (ceremony). 'Virallinen vierailu' is an official visit.

Opposite of 'Virallinen'

The opposite is often 'epävirallinen' (unofficial) or 'arkipäiväinen' (everyday, informal). For instance, 'epävirallinen tapaaminen' is an unofficial meeting.

Adjective Endings

Remember that as an adjective, 'virallinen' will change its ending to agree with the noun it modifies in case and number. For example, 'virallisessa asiakirjassa' (in an official document).

Example: Official Results

You might see 'viralliset tulokset' which means official results (e.g., of an election or a competition). This implies they are final and verified.

Example: Official Statement

'Virallinen lausunto' refers to an official statement, usually from an organization or government, carrying authority and often meant for public dissemination.

Don't Overuse

Only use 'virallinen' when the aspect of officiality or formality is genuinely important. In everyday, casual contexts, it's often unnecessary and can sound stilted.

암기하기

기억법

Think of an "official" (virallinen) document that is so formal it's almost VIIRUllinen, like it has tiny, precise lines. This connects the sound 'viralli' to 'official'.

시각적 연상

Imagine a very official-looking document, like a passport or a government certificate. It has a big, bold 'OFFICIAL' stamp on it, and written next to it in Finnish is 'VIRALLINEN'. Picture the 'V' standing tall and proud, like a dignitary at an official event.

Word Web

virasto (office/agency) hallitus (government) lainsäädäntö (legislation) asiakirja (document) seremonia (ceremony)

챌린지

Translate the following sentences: 1. This is an official announcement. (Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus.) 2. The meeting starts at the official time. (Kokous alkaa viralliseen aikaan.) 3. Do you have official identification? (Onko sinulla virallinen henkilöllisyystodistus?)

어원

Proto-Finnic *virallinen

원래 의미: relating to duty or office

Uralic

문화적 맥락

When something is 'virallinen' in Finland, it often implies a level of bureaucracy and adherence to regulations. This can be seen in everything from official documents to formal procedures, reflecting a society that values order and proper process.

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

When talking about official documents or matters.

  • virallinen asiakirja (official document)
  • virallinen lausunto (official statement)
  • virallinen tiedote (official announcement)

Describing something that is official, sanctioned, or authorized.

  • virallinen edustaja (official representative)
  • virallinen kieli (official language)
  • virallinen kanava (official channel)

Referring to official events, ceremonies, or procedures.

  • virallinen avaus (official opening)
  • virallinen vierailu (official visit)
  • virallinen seremonia (official ceremony)

When something is legally or formally recognized.

  • virallinen tunnustus (official recognition)
  • virallinen hyväksyntä (official approval)
  • virallinen nimi (official name)

Discussing formal rules, regulations, or decisions.

  • virallinen sääntö (official rule)
  • virallinen päätös (official decision)
  • virallinen ilmoitus (official notice)

대화 시작하기

"Onko tämä virallinen asiakirja? (Is this an official document?)"

"Mikä on Suomen virallinen kieli? (What is the official language of Finland?)"

"Milloin presidentin virallinen vierailu on? (When is the president's official visit?)"

"Tarvitsemmeko tähän virallisen hyväksynnän? (Do we need official approval for this?)"

"Oliko se virallinen ilmoitus vai vain huhu? (Was that an official announcement or just a rumor?)"

일기 주제

Think about a time you needed an 'official document' in Finnish. What was it and why did you need it?

Describe a situation where something became 'official' in your life. How would you describe that using 'virallinen'?

Imagine you are an 'official representative' for a Finnish company. What kind of official statements would you make?

What are some 'official rules' in your country that are important to know? How would you translate them into Finnish using 'virallinen'?

Write about an 'official event' you have attended or would like to attend in Finland. Use 'virallinen' to describe it.

셀프 테스트 168 질문

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Se on hyvin ___ päätös.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'It is a very official decision.' 'Virallinen' means official.

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Tarvitsen ___ dokumentin.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'I need an official document.' 'Virallinen' means official.

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Onko tämä ___ tieto?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'Is this official information?' 'Virallinen' means official.

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Hänellä on ___ nimi.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'He/She has an official name.' 'Virallinen' means official.

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Tämä on ___ tapahtuma.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'This is an official event.' 'Virallinen' means official.

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Meillä on ___ kokous.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'We have an official meeting.' 'Virallinen' means official.

multiple choice A1

Mikä on synonyymi sanalle 'virallinen' tässä kontekstissa: 'virallinen vierailu'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Julkinen

In the context of 'virallinen vierailu' (official visit), 'julkinen' (public) is the closest synonym.

multiple choice A1

Valitse oikea sana: 'Tämä on ___ ilmoitus.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence 'Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus' means 'This is an official announcement'.

multiple choice A1

Mikä näistä on 'official'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Virallinen

The word 'virallinen' directly translates to 'official'.

true false A1

Sana 'virallinen' tarkoittaa 'unofficial'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'Virallinen' means 'official', not 'unofficial'. The opposite is 'epävirallinen'.

true false A1

'Virallinen kieli' tarkoittaa 'official language'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'Virallinen kieli' translates directly to 'official language'.

true false A1

Suomessa on monta virallista kieltä, mukaan lukien suomi ja ruotsi.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Finland has two official languages: Finnish and Swedish.

listening A1

Hello, I am Anna.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hei, minä olen Anna.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A1

How are you?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Mitä kuuluu?
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A1

Thanks, good.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Kiitos, hyvää.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Moi!

Focus: Moi

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Hyvää huomenta.

Focus: Hyvää huomenta

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Näkemiin.

Focus: Näkemiin

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A1

Write a short sentence saying 'This is an official document.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Tämä on virallinen asiakirja.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A1

Write a sentence using 'virallinen' to describe an official language.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Suomi on virallinen kieli.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A1

Complete the sentence: 'Se on ____ päätös.' (It is an official decision.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Se on virallinen päätös.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading A1

What kind of announcement is this?

Read this passage:

Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus. Ilmoitus on tärkeä. Kaikki lukevat ilmoituksen.

What kind of announcement is this?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: An official announcement.

The passage says 'virallinen ilmoitus', which means 'official announcement'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: An official announcement.

The passage says 'virallinen ilmoitus', which means 'official announcement'.

reading A1

What is described as an official place?

Read this passage:

Koulu on virallinen paikka. Opiskelijat ovat koulussa. Opettaja on koulussa.

What is described as an official place?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The school.

The passage states 'Koulu on virallinen paikka', meaning 'School is an official place'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The school.

The passage states 'Koulu on virallinen paikka', meaning 'School is an official place'.

reading A1

What does the passage say about the rule?

Read this passage:

Tämä on virallinen sääntö. Sääntö on kaikille. Kaikki noudattavat sääntöä.

What does the passage say about the rule?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: It is an official rule.

The passage says 'Tämä on virallinen sääntö', which means 'This is an official rule'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: It is an official rule.

The passage says 'Tämä on virallinen sääntö', which means 'This is an official rule'.

sentence order A1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tämä on virallinen päivä.

The order is 'This is official day.'

sentence order A1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hän tekee virallinen työ.

The order is 'He/She does official work.'

sentence order A1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Se on virallinen asia.

The order is 'It is official matter.'

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Suomen kieli on virallinen kieli tässä maassa, joten kaikki asiakirjat ovat ____.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisia

The sentence states that Finnish is an official language, implying documents are also official. 'virallisia' is the correct partitive plural form of 'virallinen' to agree with 'asiakirjat' (documents).

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Poliisin puku on ____ asu, jota kaikki tunnistavat.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

A police uniform is an official outfit. 'virallinen' is the correct singular nominative form to describe 'asu' (outfit).

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On tärkeää täyttää tämä ____ lomake huolellisesti.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

Forms that need careful completion are typically official. 'virallinen' is the correct singular nominative form to describe 'lomake' (form).

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Tämä on ____ tiedote hallitukselta.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

A statement from the government would be official. 'virallinen' is the correct singular nominative form to describe 'tiedote' (statement/announcement).

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Meillä on tänään ____ kokous kaupungintalolla.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

A meeting at the city hall suggests an official event. 'virallinen' is the correct singular nominative form to describe 'kokous' (meeting).

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Hän sai ____ kutsun presidentin juhlaan.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisen

An invitation to a presidential party would be official. 'virallisen' is the correct singular genitive form to agree with 'kutsun' (invitation) in this context.

multiple choice A2

Which word means 'official'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

'Virallinen' means official. 'Epävirallinen' means unofficial. 'Hauska' means fun. 'Uusi' means new.

multiple choice A2

Choose the best translation for 'virallinen kokous'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: official meeting

'Virallinen' means official, and 'kokous' means meeting.

multiple choice A2

Which of these is NOT 'virallinen'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: kaverin syntymäpäiväjuhlat (friend's birthday party)

A friend's birthday party is usually informal, not official.

true false A2

A 'virallinen dokumentti' is an official document.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'Dokumentti' means document, so 'virallinen dokumentti' translates to official document.

true false A2

If something is 'virallinen', it means it's usually very casual.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

No, 'virallinen' means official, which implies it's usually formal, not casual.

true false A2

The Finnish word for 'unofficial' is 'virallinen'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

No, 'virallinen' means official. The word for unofficial is 'epävirallinen'.

listening A2

Listen for 'official decision'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Se on virallinen päätös.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A2

Listen for 'Is this official information?'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Onko tämä virallinen tieto?
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A2

Listen for 'He is waiting for an official answer'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hän odottaa virallista vastausta.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Tämä on virallinen sivu.

Focus: vi-ral-li-nen

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Puhun virallisesta asiasta.

Focus: a-si-as-ta

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Tarvitsemme virallisen luvan.

Focus: lu-van

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A2

Write a sentence describing an official document you might need for travel.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Tarvitsen virallisen passin matkustaakseni.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A2

Imagine you are at a government office. Write a short sentence about needing an official form.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Tarvitsen virallisen lomakkeen.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A2

Write a sentence explaining that a meeting is official.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Kokous on virallinen.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading A2

Mitä kokouksessa keskusteltiin?

Read this passage:

Kävin tänään virallisessa kokouksessa. Kokouksessa keskusteltiin tärkeistä asioista. Kaikki dokumentit olivat virallisia ja allekirjoitettu.

Mitä kokouksessa keskusteltiin?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tärkeistä asioista

Passage says 'Kokouksessa keskusteltiin tärkeistä asioista.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tärkeistä asioista

Passage says 'Kokouksessa keskusteltiin tärkeistä asioista.'

reading A2

Mitä kirjeessä kerrotaan?

Read this passage:

Tämä on virallinen kirje. Kirjeessä kerrotaan uudesta laista. Sinun täytyy lukea tämä kirje huolellisesti.

Mitä kirjeessä kerrotaan?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Uudesta laista

Passage says 'Kirjeessä kerrotaan uudesta laista.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Uudesta laista

Passage says 'Kirjeessä kerrotaan uudesta laista.'

reading A2

Mitä poliisi tarvitsee?

Read this passage:

Poliisi tarvitsee virallisen henkilöllisyystodistuksen. Ilman sitä et pääse sisään. Muista ottaa mukaan passisi tai henkilökorttisi.

Mitä poliisi tarvitsee?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Virallisen henkilöllisyystodistuksen

Passage says 'Poliisi tarvitsee virallisen henkilöllisyystodistuksen.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Virallisen henkilöllisyystodistuksen

Passage says 'Poliisi tarvitsee virallisen henkilöllisyystodistuksen.'

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: On virallinen tiedote.

This means 'It is an official announcement.' In Finnish, 'On' often comes first to state existence, followed by the adjective 'virallinen' (official) and then the noun 'tiedote' (announcement).

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Se ei ole virallinen.

This translates to 'It is not official.' 'Se' means 'it', 'ei ole' is the negative form of 'is', and 'virallinen' means 'official'. The 'ei' (not) comes before 'ole' (is).

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Mikä on sinun virallinen osoite?

This asks 'What is your official address?' 'Mikä' (what) starts the question, 'on' (is) follows, then 'sinun' (your) and finally 'virallinen osoite' (official address).

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Suomen kieli on yksi Suomen ______ kielistä.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

Finnish is one of the official languages of Finland.

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Tarvitsemme ______ luvan tähän projektiin.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisen

We need official permission for this project.

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Hän pukeutui ______ tilaisuuteen.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: viralliseen

He dressed for an official occasion.

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Tämä on ______ asiakirja.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

This is an official document.

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Päätös on nyt ______.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The decision is now official.

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Hän tekee ______ vierailun presidentin luo.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisen

He is making an official visit to the president.

multiple choice B1

Which word is an antonym for 'virallinen'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: epävirallinen

'Epävirallinen' means informal, which is the opposite of official.

multiple choice B1

Choose the correct sentence: The official language of Finland is Finnish.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Suomen virallinen kieli on suomi.

This sentence correctly uses 'virallinen' as an adjective modifying 'kieli' (language) and follows the standard Finnish sentence structure.

multiple choice B1

Which of these situations would most likely involve something 'virallinen'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: A formal meeting with government representatives.

'Virallinen' implies formality and often relates to governmental or institutional contexts.

true false B1

A 'virallinen asiakirja' is an official document.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'Asiakirja' means document, so 'virallinen asiakirja' translates to official document.

true false B1

The word 'virallinen' can only describe people, not objects or events.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'Virallinen' can describe things like documents, meetings, languages, and more, not just people.

true false B1

If something is 'virallinen', it means it is casual and relaxed.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

No, 'virallinen' means official, implying formality and often strict adherence to rules, which is the opposite of casual and relaxed.

listening B1

The document is official.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Se on virallinen asiakirja.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

We need official approval.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tarvitsemme virallisen hyväksynnän.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

This is an official announcement.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Onko tämä virallinen tiedote?

Focus: virallinen tiedote

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Meillä on virallinen tapaaminen huomenna.

Focus: virallinen tapaaminen

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Hänellä on virallinen puku päällä.

Focus: virallinen puku

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Write a short paragraph about something official you had to do recently in Finland. Include at least one use of 'virallinen'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Minun täytyi käydä poliisilaitoksella hakemassa uusi virallinen henkilökortti. Se oli tärkeä asiakirja matkustamista varten. Prosessi oli aika helppo.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Translate the following English sentence into Finnish: 'The official language of Finland is Finnish.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Suomen virallinen kieli on suomi.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Describe a situation where you might need an official document ('virallinen asiakirja').

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Sample answer

Tarvitset virallisen asiakirjan, kuten passin tai henkilökortin, kun matkustat ulkomaille tai todistat henkilöllisyytesi esimerkiksi pankissa.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading B1

Mikä on Suomen virallinen valuutta?

Read this passage:

Suomen virallinen valuutta on euro. Kaikissa kaupoissa ja palveluissa hyväksytään euroja. Jos matkustat Suomeen ulkomailta, sinun on ehkä vaihdettava rahaa.

Mikä on Suomen virallinen valuutta?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Euro

Passage states: 'Suomen virallinen valuutta on euro.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Euro

Passage states: 'Suomen virallinen valuutta on euro.'

reading B1

Mitä Valtioneuvosto käsittelee?

Read this passage:

Valtioneuvosto käsittelee Suomen hallituksen viralliset päätökset. Nämä päätökset julkaistaan ja ne ovat kaikkien saatavilla. On tärkeää, että kaikki viralliset tiedot ovat avoimia.

Mitä Valtioneuvosto käsittelee?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hallituksen viralliset päätökset

Passage states: 'Valtioneuvosto käsittelee Suomen hallituksen viralliset päätökset.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hallituksen viralliset päätökset

Passage states: 'Valtioneuvosto käsittelee Suomen hallituksen viralliset päätökset.'

reading B1

Mitä 'virallista opintopolkua' tarjoavat yliopistot ja ammattikorkeakoulut?

Read this passage:

Koulutus Suomessa on usein virallista ja tutkintoon johtavaa. Esimerkiksi yliopistot ja ammattikorkeakoulut tarjoavat virallisia opintopolkuja. Tämän avulla varmistetaan korkea koulutustaso.

Mitä 'virallista opintopolkua' tarjoavat yliopistot ja ammattikorkeakoulut?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Koulutusta joka johtaa tutkintoon

Passage states: 'Koulutus Suomessa on usein virallista ja tutkintoon johtavaa. Esimerkiksi yliopistot ja ammattikorkeakoulut tarjoavat virallisia opintopolkuja.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Koulutusta joka johtaa tutkintoon

Passage states: 'Koulutus Suomessa on usein virallista ja tutkintoon johtavaa. Esimerkiksi yliopistot ja ammattikorkeakoulut tarjoavat virallisia opintopolkuja.'

sentence order B1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tämä päätös on virallinen.

The correct order is 'This decision is official.' (Tämä päätös on virallinen.)

sentence order B1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tarvitsemme virallisen luvan.

The correct order is 'We need an official permit.' (Tarvitsemme virallisen luvan.)

sentence order B1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hän oli virallinen virkailija.

The correct order is 'He/She was an official clerk.' (Hän oli virallinen virkailija.)

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Päätös on ___ ja se astuu voimaan heti.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence implies that the decision is immediately valid and public, so 'official' (virallinen) is the most fitting choice. 'Epävirallinen' means unofficial, 'salainen' means secret, and 'julkinen' means public, but 'virallinen' encompasses the sense of legal and public validity.

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Hänelle myönnettiin ___ lupa oleskella maassa.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

For a permit to stay in a country, it must be 'official' (virallinen). 'Väliaikainen' means temporary, 'epäselvä' means unclear, and 'vapaa' means free.

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Tarvitsemme ___ vahvistuksen tapahtumalle.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisen

To confirm an event, an 'official' (virallinen) confirmation is typically required to ensure its validity. 'Suullisen' means oral, 'kirjallisen' means written, and 'nopeaan' means quickly.

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Tämä on Suomen hallituksen ___ tiedote.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

When referring to a government announcement, it is typically 'official' (virallinen). 'Salainen' means secret, 'henkilökohtainen' means personal, and 'uusi' means new.

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Kokouspöytäkirja on ___ asiakirja.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

Meeting minutes (kokouspöytäkirja) are always an 'official' (virallinen) document to record decisions and discussions. 'Epävirallinen' means unofficial, 'pitkä' means long, and 'vanha' means old.

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Sopimus tarvitsee molempien osapuolten ___ hyväksynnän.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisen

A contract (sopimus) requires 'official' (virallinen) approval from both parties to be legally binding. 'Nopeasti' means quickly, 'epäselvän' means unclear, and 'hiljaisen' means silent.

multiple choice B2

Which word best completes the sentence: 'Tämä on ___ ilmoitus hallitukselta.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence translates to 'This is an official announcement from the government.' 'Virallinen' means official, which fits the context of an announcement from the government.

multiple choice B2

Choose the correct translation for: 'The official language of Finland is Finnish and Swedish.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Suomen virallinen kieli on suomi ja ruotsi.

'Virallinen' means official. The other options change the meaning of the sentence incorrectly.

multiple choice B2

Mikä sana sopii parhaiten täydentämään lauseen: 'He odottavat ___ vastausta.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallista

The sentence means 'They are waiting for an official answer.' 'Virallista' is the partitive singular form of 'virallinen' (official), which correctly modifies 'vastausta' (answer).

true false B2

Lause 'Tämä on virallinen asiakirja' tarkoittaa, että asiakirja on epävirallinen.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'Virallinen' means official, so 'Tämä on virallinen asiakirja' means 'This is an official document'. The statement says it means the document is unofficial, which is false.

true false B2

Kun puhutaan 'virallisesta ilmoituksesta', tarkoitetaan yleensä julkista ja viranomaisen antamaa tiedotetta.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'Virallinen ilmoitus' indeed refers to a public announcement usually given by an authority or official body.

true false B2

Suomen kielellä 'virallinen puku' voi tarkoittaa esimerkiksi juhlapukua tai työasua, joka on tarkoitettu virallisiin tilaisuuksiin.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'Virallinen puku' (official attire) can indeed refer to formal wear or a work uniform suitable for official occasions.

listening B2

The official statement was given yesterday.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Virallinen lausunto annettiin eilen.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B2

He was granted official permission to travel.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hänelle myönnettiin virallinen lupa matkustaa.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B2

This is an official document, so it must be trusted.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tämä on virallinen asiakirja, joten siihen on luotettava.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Onko tämä virallinen tiedote?

Focus: vi-ral-li-nen

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Virallinen kieli Suomessa on suomi ja ruotsi.

Focus: vie-ral-linen

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Virallinen puku on pakollinen tapahtumaan.

Focus: vi-ral-li-nen pu-ku

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
sentence order B2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Onko tämä virallinen asiakirja?

The question starts with 'Onko' (Is it), followed by 'tämä' (this), and then the adjective 'virallinen' (official) modifying the noun 'asiakirja' (document).

sentence order B2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Vielä ei ole virallista päätöstä.

'Vielä ei ole' means 'there is not yet'. 'Virallista päätöstä' is the partitive case of 'official decision'.

sentence order B2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hän käyttää virallista kieltä puheessaan.

'Hän käyttää' (He/She uses) is followed by 'virallista kieltä' (official language) in the partitive case, and then 'puheessaan' (in his/her speech).

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Päätös ei ollut ___ ennen kuin presidentti oli allekirjoittanut sen.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'The decision was not official until the president had signed it.' 'Virallinen' means official.

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Tarvitsemme ___ luvan rakennustyöhön.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisen

The sentence means 'We need official permission for the construction work.' 'Virallisen' is the genitive form of 'virallinen' and fits the context.

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Hänen ___ asemansa antaa hänelle paljon valtaa.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'His official position gives him a lot of power.' 'Virallinen' modifies 'asema' (position).

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Koulu ilmoitti muutoksista ___ tiedotteella.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisella

The sentence means 'The school announced the changes with an official bulletin.' 'Virallisella' is in the adessive case, modifying 'tiedotteella'.

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Tämä on valtion ___ julkaisu.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'This is an official publication of the state.' 'Virallinen' describes 'julkaisu' (publication).

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Tapahtuman ___ avaaminen suoritettiin pormestarin toimesta.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen

The sentence means 'The official opening of the event was performed by the mayor.' 'Virallinen' describes 'avaaminen' (opening).

multiple choice C1

Which of these best translates 'virallinen lausunto'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: A formal declaration

The word 'virallinen' means official, so 'virallinen lausunto' translates to an official statement or formal declaration.

multiple choice C1

If something is 'epävirallinen', what does that mean?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: It is unofficial or informal

'Epävirallinen' is the opposite of 'virallinen', meaning unofficial or informal.

multiple choice C1

Which situation would most likely require a 'virallinen asiakirja'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Applying for a passport

'Virallinen asiakirja' means an official document. Applying for a passport is a formal process that requires official documents.

true false C1

A 'virallinen tapaaminen' is usually a casual get-together with friends.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

A 'virallinen tapaaminen' is an official meeting, which is typically formal, not a casual get-together.

true false C1

If a rule is 'virallinen', it means it is generally recognized and enforced by authority.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Yes, an 'official' rule implies it is recognized and enforced by an authoritative body.

true false C1

Using 'virallinen' implies a lack of seriousness or formality.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'Virallinen' implies seriousness, formality, and authority, not a lack thereof.

listening C1

The government gave an official statement on the matter yesterday.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hallitus antoi virallisen lausunnon asiasta eilen.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

Is this an official document, or do we need a signature?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Onko tämä virallinen asiakirja, vai tarvitsemmeko allekirjoituksen?
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Virallinen kieli Suomessa on suomi ja ruotsi.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Keskustelemme asiasta virallisesti ensi viikolla kokouksessa.

Focus: virallisesti

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Tämä on virallinen ilmoitus kaupunginvaltuustolta.

Focus: ilmoitus

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Päätös on nyt virallinen ja voimassa heti.

Focus: voimassa

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing C1

Imagine you are an immigration officer. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) explaining what a 'virallinen asiakirja' (official document) is and why it's important for someone applying for citizenship. Use the word 'virallinen' at least twice.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Virallinen asiakirja on laillisesti pätevä paperi, joka todistaa jotakin. Esimerkiksi syntymätodistus tai passihakemus on virallinen. Kansalaisuuden hakijalle on tärkeää esittää virallinen todistus henkilöllisyydestä ja muista vaadituista tiedoista.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing C1

You are writing a formal email to a Finnish government agency about a legal matter. Explain in 3-4 sentences that you require a 'virallinen lausunto' (official statement) regarding a specific regulation. State why this official statement is necessary.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Tarvitsen virallisen lausunnon koskien uutta rakennusasetusta. On erittäin tärkeää saada selvyys sen tulkinnasta yrityksemme toiminnan kannalta. Tämä virallinen kannanotto ohjaa tulevia päätöksiämme.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing C1

You are a journalist reporting on a local election. Write a headline and two sentences for your article, describing an 'epävirallinen' (unofficial) gathering that became 'virallinen' (official) due to a surprise announcement. Use both 'virallinen' and 'epävirallinen'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Epävirallinen tapaaminen muuttui viralliseksi: Pormestarin ehdokas ilmoitti yllätyspäätöksestä. Alun perin rento kokoontuminen sai virallisen sävyn, kun ehdokas julkisti uuden vaaliohjelmansa.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading C1

Miksi virallisten dokumenttien arkistointi on tärkeää Suomen hallinnossa?

Read this passage:

Suomen lainsäädännössä on useita pykäliä, jotka koskevat virallisten dokumenttien säilytystä ja käsittelyä. Viranomaisten on varmistettava, että kaikki heidän tuottamansa viralliset päätökset ja pöytäkirjat ovat asianmukaisesti arkistoituja. Tämä takaa oikeusvarmuuden ja kansalaisten luottamuksen hallintoon. Epäviralliset muistiot tai keskustelut eivät koskaan voi korvata virallista päätöstä.

Miksi virallisten dokumenttien arkistointi on tärkeää Suomen hallinnossa?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Koska ne takuavat oikeusvarmuuden ja kansalaisten luottamuksen.

Tekstin mukaan virallisten dokumenttien asianmukainen arkistointi 'takaa oikeusvarmuuden ja kansalaisten luottamuksen hallintoon'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Koska ne takuavat oikeusvarmuuden ja kansalaisten luottamuksen.

Tekstin mukaan virallisten dokumenttien asianmukainen arkistointi 'takaa oikeusvarmuuden ja kansalaisten luottamuksen hallintoon'.

reading C1

Miten viralliset juhlat eroavat epävirallisista kokoontumisista tekstin mukaan?

Read this passage:

Valtion viralliset juhlat ovat tärkeitä tilaisuuksia, joissa kunnioitetaan maan historiaa ja itsenäisyyttä. Ne eroavat merkittävästi epävirallisista kokoontumisista, vaikka molemmissa voikin olla yhteisöllinen tunnelma. Virallisten juhlien protokolla on tarkka, ja siihen liittyy usein tiukasti määritellyt perinteet ja säännöt. Esimerkiksi itsenäisyyspäivän vastaanotto on virallinen tapahtuma.

Miten viralliset juhlat eroavat epävirallisista kokoontumisista tekstin mukaan?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Niissä on tarkka protokolla ja säännöt.

Tekstissä sanotaan, että 'Virallisten juhlien protokolla on tarkka, ja siihen liittyy usein tiukasti määritellyt perinteet ja säännöt', kun taas epävirallisissa kokoontumisissa näin ei välttämättä ole.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Niissä on tarkka protokolla ja säännöt.

Tekstissä sanotaan, että 'Virallisten juhlien protokolla on tarkka, ja siihen liittyy usein tiukasti määritellyt perinteet ja säännöt', kun taas epävirallisissa kokoontumisissa näin ei välttämättä ole.

reading C1

Miksi on tärkeää erottaa virallinen ja epävirallinen viestintä diplomatiassa?

Read this passage:

Kansainvälisessä diplomatiassa on olennaista erottaa virallinen ja epävirallinen viestintä. Viralliset lausunnot ja sopimukset sitovat valtioita oikeudellisesti, ja niiden muotoilu on erittäin huolellista. Epävirallisemmat keskustelut tai neuvottelut voivat kuitenkin pohjustaa näitä virallisia sopimuksia. On tärkeää ymmärtää, milloin kommunikaatio edustaa valtion virallista kantaa ja milloin se on vain alustavaa keskustelua.

Miksi on tärkeää erottaa virallinen ja epävirallinen viestintä diplomatiassa?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Koska viralliset lausunnot sitovat valtioita oikeudellisesti.

Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'Viralliset lausunnot ja sopimukset sitovat valtioita oikeudellisesti', mikä korostaa niiden eroa epävirallisesta viestinnästä.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Koska viralliset lausunnot sitovat valtioita oikeudellisesti.

Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'Viralliset lausunnot ja sopimukset sitovat valtioita oikeudellisesti', mikä korostaa niiden eroa epävirallisesta viestinnästä.

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Virallinen päätös tiedotettiin eilen.

The correct order is 'Official decision was announced yesterday.'

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Se ei ollut vielä virallinen ilmoitus.

The correct order is 'It was not yet an official announcement.'

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tarvitsemme virallisen asiakirjan todisteeksi.

The correct order is 'We need an official document as proof.'

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Päätös tehtiin hallituksen ___ kokouksessa, joten se on lainvoimainen.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisessa

The decision was made in an official government meeting, so it is legally binding. 'Virallisessa' (in an official) fits the context of a legally binding decision.

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Vaikka tieto levisi nopeasti, se odottaa vielä ___ vahvistusta ennen julkistamista.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallista

Although the information spread quickly, it is still awaiting official confirmation before publication. 'Virallista' (official) is the correct word for formal confirmation.

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Hänen nimityksensä professoriksi vaatii yliopiston rehtorin ___ hyväksynnän.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisen

His appointment as a professor requires the official approval of the university rector. 'Virallisen' (official) denotes the formal and necessary approval from authority.

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Lausunnon antaminen ilman ___ valtuutusta voi johtaa vakaviin seuraamuksiin.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: viralliseen

Giving a statement without official authorization can lead to serious consequences. 'Viralliseen' (official) refers to the necessary formal authorization.

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Suomen kieli on yksi Euroopan unionin ___ kielistä.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisista

The Finnish language is one of the official languages of the European Union. 'Virallisista' (official) is correct for describing the status of a language.

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Protokollan mukaan kaikkien läsnäolijoiden on noudatettava tilaisuuden ___ sääntöjä.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallisia

According to the protocol, all attendees must follow the official rules of the event. 'Virallisia' (official) refers to the formally established rules.

multiple choice C2

Mikä seuraavista tarkoittaa 'virallista tiedotetta'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: virallinen ilmoitus

Vain 'virallinen ilmoitus' (official announcement) vastaa kysyttyä merkitystä. Muut vaihtoehdot viittaavat epäviralliseen tai salaiseen viestintään.

multiple choice C2

Jos jotakin pidetään 'virallisena kantana', mitä se tarkoittaa?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: se on yrityksen tai organisaation hyväksymä ja julkaisema mielipide

'Virallinen kanta' (official stance) tarkoittaa aina organisaation hyväksymää ja julkistamaa mielipidettä, ei yksityistä tai huhuun perustuvaa tietoa.

multiple choice C2

Mikä on 'virallinen nimi'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: passiin tai henkilökorttiin merkitty nimi

'Virallinen nimi' (official name) on nimi, joka on rekisteröity ja löytyy virallisista asiakirjoista, kuten passista tai henkilökortista.

true false C2

Termi 'virallinen' viittaa aina johonkin, joka on epämuodollista ja rentoa.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'Virallinen' viittaa yleensä muodolliseen ja viranomaisten vahvistamaan asiaan, ei epämuodolliseen. Se on vastakohta epäviralliselle.

true false C2

'Virallinen ilme' tarkoittaa, että joku näyttää iloiselta ja rennolta.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'Virallinen ilme' (official look/expression) tarkoittaa pikemminkin vakavaa tai asiallista ilmettä, ei iloista tai rentoa. Se on osa muodollista käytöstä.

true false C2

Kun puhutaan 'virallisista papereista', tarkoitetaan yleensä tärkeitä ja laillisesti päteviä asiakirjoja.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'Viralliset paperit' (official documents) ovat juuri sitä: tärkeitä, laillisesti päteviä ja usein viranomaisten myöntämiä asiakirjoja, kuten sopimuksia tai todistuksia.

listening C2

The government's official announcement was published yesterday.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hallituksen virallinen tiedonanto julkaistiin eilen.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C2

He received an official invitation to the party.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hän sai virallisen kutsun juhliin.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C2

This is an official document, so it must be correct.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tämä on virallinen asiakirja, joten sen on oltava oikein.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Onko tämä virallinen mielipide vai henkilökohtainen näkemys?

Focus: virallinen

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Miten voit varmistaa, että kaikki on virallista?

Focus: varmistaa, virallista

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Virallinen kieli Suomessa on suomi ja ruotsi.

Focus: kieli, suomi, ruotsi

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
sentence order C2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Päätös on nyt virallinen ja sitova.

This sentence means 'The decision is now official and binding.' The adjective 'virallinen' (official) describes 'päätös' (decision).

sentence order C2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Hän sai virallisen kutsun presidentin vastaanotolle.

This sentence means 'She received an official invitation to the president's reception.' 'Virallisen' is the genitive form of 'virallinen' because it modifies 'kutsun' (invitation), which is in the partitive case.

sentence order C2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Tämä ei ole vielä virallinen lausunto.

This sentence means 'This is not yet an official statement.' 'Virallinen' (official) describes 'lausunto' (statement).

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