Signification
Street with little traffic.
Contexte culturel
Silence is considered a sign of comfort and trust between people. A 'hiljainen katu' is the urban version of the quiet forest Finns love. Urban planning in the Nordics often creates 'pockets' of quiet streets by limiting through-traffic in residential areas. In many cultures, a quiet street might be seen as dangerous or deserted, but in Finland, it is almost exclusively a sign of high quality of life.
Real Estate Gold
If you see 'hiljainen katu' in a Finnish apartment ad, it usually means the price is higher because peace is a luxury.
The T-D Shift
Don't forget: katu -> kadulla. If you say 'katulla', people will understand, but it sounds very foreign.
Signification
Street with little traffic.
Real Estate Gold
If you see 'hiljainen katu' in a Finnish apartment ad, it usually means the price is higher because peace is a luxury.
The T-D Shift
Don't forget: katu -> kadulla. If you say 'katulla', people will understand, but it sounds very foreign.
Silence is Golden
In Finland, calling a place 'hiljainen' is almost always a compliment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Minä asun _________ (hiljainen) kadulla.
The noun 'kadulla' is in the adessive case, so the adjective 'hiljainen' must also be in the adessive case: 'hiljaisella'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'The street is quiet'?
'Hiljainen' is the adjective needed to describe the street's state.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common adjective-noun pairs for urban descriptions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Onko tämä hotelli hyvä? B: On, se on _________ kadulla, joten siellä saa nukkua rauhassa.
The context of 'nukkua rauhassa' (sleep in peace) requires a 'quiet' street.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMinä asun _________ (hiljainen) kadulla.
The noun 'kadulla' is in the adessive case, so the adjective 'hiljainen' must also be in the adessive case: 'hiljaisella'.
How do you say 'The street is quiet'?
'Hiljainen' is the adjective needed to describe the street's state.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common adjective-noun pairs for urban descriptions.
A: Onko tämä hotelli hyvä? B: On, se on _________ kadulla, joten siellä saa nukkua rauhassa.
The context of 'nukkua rauhassa' (sleep in peace) requires a 'quiet' street.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it means they are quiet or don't talk much.
'Hiljainen' specifically means no noise. 'Rauhallinen' means peaceful or calm (can include visual calm).
You say 'hiljaisella kadulla'.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
Expressions liées
rauhallinen katu
synonymPeaceful street
vilkas katu
contrastBusy street
umpikuja
specialized formDead end
sivukatu
similarSide street
