B1 Idiom Informal

olla sujut jonkun kanssa

to be at peace with something

Significado

To have accepted a situation or person.

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Contexto cultural

Finns value 'reiluus' (fairness). Being 'sujut' is a way to maintain social harmony without needing excessive emotional displays. The concept of 'quits' is common across the Nordics, reflecting a shared history of egalitarian social structures and trade. In Finnish offices, 'olla sujut' is often used after a project review to signal that any criticism was professional, not personal. In the Finnish 'wellness' scene, 'olla sujut itsensä kanssa' is a key goal, similar to 'mindfulness' or 'self-love'.

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The 'Money' Rule

Always use 'sujut' after paying back small amounts. It makes the transaction feel friendly and final.

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Don't pluralize!

Even if you are talking about 'we' (me olemme), never say 'sujutte' or 'sujuja'. It is always 'sujut'.

Significado

To have accepted a situation or person.

🎯

The 'Money' Rule

Always use 'sujut' after paying back small amounts. It makes the transaction feel friendly and final.

⚠️

Don't pluralize!

Even if you are talking about 'we' (me olemme), never say 'sujutte' or 'sujuja'. It is always 'sujut'.

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Silence is okay

In Finland, saying 'Olemme sujut' is often enough. You don't need a long emotional explanation after that.

Teste-se

Täytä tyhjä kohta oikealla sanalla.

Tarjosit kahvit viimeksi, nyt minä tarjoan lounaan. Sitten olemme _______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: sujut

'Sujut' is the correct idiom for being even after a favor.

Valitse kieliopillisesti oikea lause.

Miten sanot, että olet sinut itsesi kanssa?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Olen sujut itseni kanssa.

The object must be in the genitive (itseni) followed by 'kanssa'.

Täydennä dialogi.

A: Anteeksi, että unohdin syntymäpäiväsi. B: Ei se mitään, unohdin minäkin sinun viime vuonna. ___________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Olemme sujut.

Since both forgot, the situation is balanced/even.

Yhdistä tilanne ja lause.

Milloin sanot 'Olemme sujut'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Kun olet maksanut velan.

'Sujut' refers to settling a debt or conflict.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Täytä tyhjä kohta oikealla sanalla. Fill Blank B1

Tarjosit kahvit viimeksi, nyt minä tarjoan lounaan. Sitten olemme _______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: sujut

'Sujut' is the correct idiom for being even after a favor.

Valitse kieliopillisesti oikea lause. Choose B1

Miten sanot, että olet sinut itsesi kanssa?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Olen sujut itseni kanssa.

The object must be in the genitive (itseni) followed by 'kanssa'.

Täydennä dialogi. dialogue_completion A2

A: Anteeksi, että unohdin syntymäpäiväsi. B: Ei se mitään, unohdin minäkin sinun viime vuonna. ___________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Olemme sujut.

Since both forgot, the situation is balanced/even.

Yhdistä tilanne ja lause. situation_matching A2

Milloin sanot 'Olemme sujut'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Kun olet maksanut velan.

'Sujut' refers to settling a debt or conflict.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, it's very common to say 'Olen sujut eron kanssa' to mean you've moved on.

It's technically an indeclinable adjective, but it functions more like a particle in this specific idiom.

'Sujut' is about balance/debts, 'sinut' is about deep harmony/identity.

Yes, it means you've accepted your current level and aren't stressed about it anymore.

No, it's actually very polite and helpful for clearing the air.

The verb 'olla' changes (olimme sujut), but 'sujut' stays the same.

Yes, if discussing how you handled a past conflict or failure.

No, you are either sujut or you aren't. There are no degrees.

There isn't a single word, but you could say 'meillä on jotain selvittämättä' (we have something unsettled).

No, it's for relationships, debts, or abstract concepts.

Frases relacionadas

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olla sinut

similar

To be at peace/harmony with something.

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tehdä tilit selviksi

builds on

To clear the accounts.

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olla kuitit

synonym

To be quits.

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sopia riita

similar

To settle an argument.

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antaa anteeksi

related

To forgive.

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