意味
Feeling joy due to an unexpected event.
文化的背景
Finns value 'aitous' (authenticity). If you say you are happy about a surprise, it is taken as a sincere statement of fact. Surprises at work are usually low-key, like bringing 'pulla' (sweet buns) for a name day. This phrase is the standard way to thank colleagues. The concept of 'yllätysvieras' (surprise guest) is traditional, though modern Finns prefer a text message first. If someone does show up, this phrase helps ease the tension. In Finland, it is common to open a gift immediately in front of the giver. Saying 'Olen iloinen yllätyksestä' while opening it is very polite.
The -sta Rule
Always remember that 'iloinen' (happy) and 'yllätys' (surprise) are connected by the '-stä' ending. It's the 'source' of your joy.
Smile!
In Finland, words are important, but a sincere smile while saying this phrase makes it much more believable.
意味
Feeling joy due to an unexpected event.
The -sta Rule
Always remember that 'iloinen' (happy) and 'yllätys' (surprise) are connected by the '-stä' ending. It's the 'source' of your joy.
Smile!
In Finland, words are important, but a sincere smile while saying this phrase makes it much more believable.
Don't overdo it
You don't need to scream. A calm 'Olen tosi iloinen yllätyksestä' is perfectly sufficient.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla'.
Minä ____ iloinen yllätyksestä.
The first person singular form of 'olla' is 'olen'.
Choose the correct ending for the word 'yllätys'.
Olen iloinen...
The adjective 'iloinen' requires the elative case (-stä).
Match the Finnish phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are the basic building blocks of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tässä on lahja sinulle! B: Oi, kiitos! ____ ____ yllätyksestä!
B is expressing their own feeling, so 'Olen iloinen' is correct.
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4 問題Minä ____ iloinen yllätyksestä.
The first person singular form of 'olla' is 'olen'.
Olen iloinen...
The adjective 'iloinen' requires the elative case (-stä).
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are the basic building blocks of the phrase.
A: Tässä on lahja sinulle! B: Oi, kiitos! ____ ____ yllätyksestä!
B is expressing their own feeling, so 'Olen iloinen' is correct.
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よくある質問
5 問No, that sounds like you are happy *to* the surprise as if it were a person. Use '-stä'.
'Iloinen' is 'glad/happy' (short-term), 'onnellinen' is 'happy/blessed' (long-term).
Change 'olen' to 'olin'. 'Olin iloinen yllätyksestä.'
Use the plural: 'Olen iloinen yllätyksistä.'
Not at all! It's very common among friends and family.
関連フレーズ
Ilahtua yllätyksestä
similarTo become glad because of a surprise.
Olla onnellinen
similarTo be happy/blessed.
Pitää yllätyksistä
builds onTo like surprises.
Olla pahoillaan
contrastTo be sorry/sad.
