A1 Idiom Neutral

olla kuin kala vedessä

to be like a fish in water

Meaning

Feeling very comfortable in a new situation.

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Cultural Background

Finns value modesty, so use this phrase to praise others rather than boasting about yourself. This is a universal metaphor found in many languages, making it very easy to learn.

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Practice

Use it when you feel confident.

Meaning

Feeling very comfortable in a new situation.

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Practice

Use it when you feel confident.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Hän on ________ kala vedessä.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kuin

The idiom requires 'kuin' to function as a simile.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Hän on ________ kala vedessä.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kuin

The idiom requires 'kuin' to function as a simile.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only for situations where you feel skilled or comfortable.

Related Phrases

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Olla omassa elementissään

synonym

To be in one's element.

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