Meaning
To receive an invitation.
Cultural Background
The 'Linnan juhlat' is the most famous event where people 'tulevat kutsutuiksi'. It's a national obsession to see the guest list. Being invited to an interview is a formal step. Finns value the 'tulla kutsutuksi' stage as a sign of professional merit. Finns are often modest. Using 'tulla kutsutuksi' allows you to mention an honor without sounding like you are bragging too much.
Use it for LinkedIn
When announcing a new job or interview, this phrase makes you sound very professional.
Meaning
To receive an invitation.
Use it for LinkedIn
When announcing a new job or interview, this phrase makes you sound very professional.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'tulla kutsutuksi'.
Minä ______ ______ työhaastatteluun eilen.
The word 'eilen' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'tulin'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
How would you say you were invited to a gala?
'Tulla kutsutuksi' is the most formal and sophisticated choice here.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching tenses and numbers is key.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMinä ______ ______ työhaastatteluun eilen.
The word 'eilen' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'tulin'.
How would you say you were invited to a gala?
'Tulla kutsutuksi' is the most formal and sophisticated choice here.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching tenses and numbers is key.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it sounds a bit formal. 'Sain kutsun' is more common for birthdays.
Related Phrases
tulla valituksi
similarto be chosen
saada kutsu
synonymto get an invitation
