B1 Expression ニュートラル

olla varuillaan

to be on guard

意味

To be careful and cautious.

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文化的背景

Finns value 'varautuminen' (preparedness). Being 'varuillaan' is seen as a sign of a responsible adult, especially regarding nature and finances. There is a shared cultural trait of social caution with strangers, often described as 'Nordic reserve'. In the age of phishing, 'olla varuillaan' is the primary advice given by Finnish banks and authorities. The forest is a place of peace but also danger. 'Varuillaanolo' is the mental state required for safe berry picking or hiking.

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The Suffix Secret

If you forget the suffix, just use 'varuillaan'. People will understand you, but adding the suffix makes you sound like a pro.

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Don't overthink it

Don't use this for every little thing. If you say you are 'varuillaan' while eating soup, people will think the soup is poisoned!

意味

To be careful and cautious.

💡

The Suffix Secret

If you forget the suffix, just use 'varuillaan'. People will understand you, but adding the suffix makes you sound like a pro.

⚠️

Don't overthink it

Don't use this for every little thing. If you say you are 'varuillaan' while eating soup, people will think the soup is poisoned!

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Pair it with 'suhteen'

Use 'suhteen' (regarding) to specify what you are cautious about: 'Olen varuillani hänen suhteensa.'

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct possessive suffix for the subject.

Minä olen varuilla__.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ni

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the suffix must be '-ni'.

Which sentence is most natural for a scam warning?

Mitä sanot ystävälle, jos hän saa epäilyttävän viestin?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ole varuillasi sen viestin suhteen.

'Varuillasi' is used for suspicion and potential scams.

Match the subject with the correct form of 'varuillaan'.

Match the pairs:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Me -> varuillamme, Te -> varuillanne, Hän -> varuillaan, Sinä -> varuillasi

Each person has a specific possessive suffix in Finnish.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Metsässä voi olla käärmeitä.' B: 'Tiedän, olen koko ajan ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: varuillani

Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'varuillani' is correct.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

When to be 'Varuillaan'

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Digital

  • Scams
  • Phishing
  • Links
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Nature

  • Bears
  • Thin ice
  • Ticks
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Social

  • Strangers
  • New deals
  • Gossip

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for the subject. Fill Blank A2

Minä olen varuilla__.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ni

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the suffix must be '-ni'.

Which sentence is most natural for a scam warning? Choose B1

Mitä sanot ystävälle, jos hän saa epäilyttävän viestin?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ole varuillasi sen viestin suhteen.

'Varuillasi' is used for suspicion and potential scams.

Match the subject with the correct form of 'varuillaan'. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Me -> varuillamme, Te -> varuillanne, Hän -> varuillaan, Sinä -> varuillasi

Each person has a specific possessive suffix in Finnish.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Metsässä voi olla käärmeitä.' B: 'Tiedän, olen koko ajan ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: varuillani

Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'varuillani' is correct.

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よくある質問

10 問

It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper.

No, it must have a suffix like 'varuillani'.

'Varuillaan' implies suspicion; 'valppaana' implies being awake and alert.

Yes, it's very common to describe a cat or a dog being 'varuillaan'.

Yes, especially regarding risky investments or new partners.

Pysy varuillasi!

Mostly, but it specifically means being alert to a possible threat.

Olla huoleton (to be carefree) or laskea suojauksensa.

Very common, especially in crime or economic news.

You can, but 'olla varovainen' is more common for driving.

関連フレーズ

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pitää varansa

synonym

To take care/watch out

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olla varovainen

similar

To be careful

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pysyä valppaana

similar

To stay alert

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varoa

builds on

To avoid/watch out for

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laskea suojauksensa

contrast

To let one's guard down

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