When you are learning a new language, it is important to start with simple words. Tavallinen is one of them. This word means ordinary or common. You can use tavallinen to describe everyday things that are not special or unusual. For example, a common day is tavallinen päivä. This word is very useful for basic conversations.
When you're learning a new language, reaching the B1 level, often called the 'intermediate' stage, is a fantastic achievement. At this point, you can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. You can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
When we call something tavallinen, we mean it's common, average, or nothing out of the ordinary. It's a very useful adjective to describe things that are typical or standard. You can use it to talk about everyday objects, situations, or even people who aren't particularly remarkable. Think of it as the Finnish equivalent of saying something is 'regular' or 'normal'.
When we say something is ordinary, we mean it's common, average, or regular. It's nothing special, but also not bad. It just is what it is.
For example, a "tavallinen päivä" is an ordinary day, just like any other. A "tavallinen ihminen" is an ordinary person, not famous or particularly unique. It's a very useful word to describe things that are just part of the everyday norm.
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§ Understanding 'tavallinen'
The Finnish word 'tavallinen' is an adjective that translates directly to 'ordinary' in English. It's a common word, and you'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations. Think of it as describing something that isn't special, unusual, or out of the norm. It's about average, typical, or commonplace.
- Definition
- Ordinary, common, typical, regular, plain.
When Finns use 'tavallinen', they are often indicating that something fits within expected parameters. It's not extraordinary or noteworthy; it's just... normal. This can apply to objects, people, situations, or even feelings. It's a very versatile word.
Tämä on tavallinen päivä. (This is an ordinary day.)
Hän on tavallinen ihminen. (He/She is an ordinary person.)
§ When to use 'tavallinen'
You'll use 'tavallinen' in many situations where you want to describe something as being standard, run-of-the-mill, or without any particular distinguishing features. Here are some common scenarios:
- Describing objects: If a car is just a car, not a fancy sports car or a beat-up old one, it's 'tavallinen auto'.
- Describing people: Someone who isn't famous, extraordinarily talented, or particularly eccentric would be a 'tavallinen ihminen'.
- Describing situations/events: A regular Tuesday, a normal meeting, or an average concert could all be 'tavallinen'.
- Describing food: If a meal is simple and unassuming, not gourmet or exotic, it's 'tavallinen ruoka'.
- Describing routines: Your daily routine, if it's not unusual or complicated, is 'tavallinen rutiini'.
Hän osti tavallisen auton. (He/She bought an ordinary car.)
Se oli vain tavallinen maanantai. (It was just a regular Monday.)
§ Avoid overthinking it
Don't get too caught up in trying to find a perfect English synonym for every use of 'tavallinen'. The core meaning is 'ordinary'. If something isn't special, unique, or standing out, 'tavallinen' is likely the right word. It's a foundational adjective for describing the everyday world around you.
When you're starting out in Finnish, using 'tavallinen' for anything that you perceive as normal or average will serve you well. As you become more advanced, you'll naturally pick up on more nuanced alternatives, but for now, embrace the simplicity of 'tavallinen'.
Se oli aika tavallinen kokemus. (It was a pretty ordinary experience.)
Haluaisin tavallisen oluen, kiitos. (I'd like a regular beer, please.)
§ Basic Use: Adjective Agreement
'Tavallinen' is an adjective, so it needs to agree with the noun it describes in number (singular/plural) and case. This is a fundamental rule for all Finnish adjectives. Let's look at some basic examples in the nominative case (the base form).
Se on tavallinen päivä.
- Translation hint
- It is an ordinary day.
He ovat tavallisia ihmisiä.
- Translation hint
- They are ordinary people.
§ 'Tavallinen' with Cases
Finnish has many cases, and 'tavallinen' will change its ending to match the case of the noun it modifies. Here are a few common examples:
Genitive Case (-n)
Used to show possession or when the adjective describes a noun that is the object of a preposition that takes the genitive.
Minun tavallisen päiväni rutiinit.
- Translation hint
- The routines of my ordinary day.
Illative Case (-an/-än, -en, -iin)
Indicates movement into something.
Menen tavalliseen kauppaan.
- Translation hint
- I am going into an ordinary shop.
Adessive Case (-lla/-llä)
Indicates being on something or having something.
Hänellä on tavallisella tuolilla.
- Translation hint
- She is on an ordinary chair. (Lit. 'On her is on an ordinary chair.')
§ 'Tavallinen' with Prepositions/Postpositions
Finnish doesn't have many prepositions like English. Instead, it uses case endings and postpositions. When 'tavallinen' is part of a phrase with a postposition, it will be in the genitive case.
Tavallisen talon edessä.
- Translation hint
- In front of an ordinary house.
Here, 'edessä' is a postposition meaning 'in front of', and it requires the preceding noun (and its adjective) to be in the genitive case.
§ Common Phrases with 'Tavallinen'
Here are a few more natural-sounding ways 'tavallinen' is used in everyday Finnish:
Kuten tavallista.
- Translation hint
- As usual. (Lit. 'Like ordinary.')
Ei mitään tavallista.
- Translation hint
- Nothing ordinary/nothing special. (Lit. 'Not anything ordinary.')
In these phrases, 'tavallista' is in the partitive case. This is a common pattern for expressions of quantity, existence, and negation in Finnish.
§ What 'tavallinen' means
- DEFINITION
- Ordinary, common, regular, usual, typical, normal. This word is an adjective and it's quite versatile. Think of it like saying 'normal' or 'average' in English.
When you hear 'tavallinen,' it often implies something isn't special, extraordinary, or out of the ordinary. It's the standard. You'll hear it used in many different contexts to describe things that are just... well, ordinary.
§ 'Tavallinen' at Work
In a work setting, 'tavallinen' can refer to routine tasks, a typical workday, or even a common type of customer. It’s about the everyday operations.
Tämä on tavallinen työpäivä minulle.
Hint: "This is a typical workday for me."
Teemme tavallisia toimistotehtäviä.
Hint: "We do ordinary office tasks." (Notice 'tavallisia' for plural objects)
§ 'Tavallinen' in School
At school, you might hear 'tavallinen' when discussing average grades, regular school days, or common problems students face. It sets a baseline.
Tämä on tavallinen koulupäivä.
Hint: "This is an ordinary school day."
Hän sai tavallisen arvosanan.
Hint: "He got an average grade."
Sometimes, it can describe typical student behavior:
Se on tavallista teini-ikäisille.
Hint: "That is normal for teenagers." (Here, 'tavallista' is in the partitive case because it's an abstract concept or a general statement).
§ 'Tavallinen' in the News
News reports often use 'tavallinen' to contrast with something extraordinary, or to describe typical situations for the general public. It helps set the scene for the audience.
Poliisi tutkii tavallista ryöstöä.
Hint: "Police are investigating a common robbery." (Meaning, not an unusual or high-profile one).
Tavalliset kansalaiset kärsivät talouskriisistä.
Hint: "Ordinary citizens suffer from the economic crisis." (Here, 'tavalliset' is plural nominative, describing 'kansalaiset' - citizens).
§ Other Common Uses of 'tavallinen'
Beyond work, school, and news, 'tavallinen' pops up everywhere. It can describe a regular person, a common object, or a usual occurrence.
When talking about people:
Hän on vain tavallinen ihminen.
Hint: "He is just an ordinary person."
When talking about things:
Tämä on tavallinen tuoli.
Hint: "This is a regular chair."
When talking about occurrences:
Se oli tavallinen erehdys.
Hint: "It was a common mistake."
So, 'tavallinen' is your go-to word for describing anything that isn't particularly noteworthy or stands out. It's about the standard, the average, the expected. Keep an ear out for it, and you'll notice how frequently it's used to simply describe the everyday world around you.
Hello there! Let's talk about some common mistakes English speakers make when using the Finnish word tavallinen. While it means 'ordinary,' its usage can sometimes trip you up. Pay close attention to these points, and you'll sound more natural in no time.
§ Mistake 1: Overusing Tavallinen for 'Normal'
A common error is using tavallinen every time you mean 'normal.' While they are related, 'normal' in English often implies something standard, expected, or healthy. In Finnish, depending on the context, other words might be more appropriate.
- DEFINITION
- Tavallinen describes something that is not special, not unusual, or simply average. It's about being unremarkable.
For example, if you want to say 'it's normal to feel tired after work,' using tavallinen might sound a bit off. It would imply that feeling tired is just an average, uninteresting state, rather than a standard, expected reaction. Instead, you might use normaali (a loanword from Swedish/English) or expressions like "on tyypillistä, että..." (it's typical that...).
On normaalia olla väsynyt työn jälkeen. (It's normal to be tired after work.)
Using tavallinen here would be: "On tavallista olla väsynyt työn jälkeen." While not strictly incorrect, it emphasizes the 'ordinariness' rather than the 'expectedness' of the feeling. The difference is subtle but important for natural-sounding Finnish.
§ Mistake 2: Confusing Tavallinen with 'Simple' or 'Easy'
Sometimes learners mistakenly use tavallinen when they mean 'simple' or 'easy.' This is a common pitfall because in English, 'ordinary' can sometimes imply 'simple.' However, in Finnish, these concepts are distinct.
- DEFINITION
- Helppo means easy. Yksinkertainen means simple.
If you want to say 'This task is simple,' don't say "Tämä tehtävä on tavallinen." That means 'This task is ordinary' – which is different from 'This task is simple.' Instead, you should use helppo or yksinkertainen.
Tämä tehtävä on helppo. (This task is easy.)
Se on yksinkertainen kysymys. (It's a simple question.)
§ Mistake 3: Not Using Tavallinen for 'Common' or 'Frequent'
Sometimes, tavallinen can indeed be used to mean 'common' or 'frequent,' but primarily when referring to things that are common because they are ordinary, not special. If something is common due to its frequency or prevalence, other words might be more precise.
- DEFINITION
- Yleinen means general or common (in a widespread sense). Usein means often or frequently.
If you want to say 'This is a common problem,' using tavallinen works well if you mean it's an ordinary, everyday problem. However, if you want to emphasize that it's a widespread problem, yleinen is a better choice.
Tämä on yleinen ongelma. (This is a common/widespread problem.)
If you're talking about something happening frequently, you'd use an adverb like usein.
Se tapahtuu usein. (It happens often.)
§ Summary of Key Takeaways
- Avoid using tavallinen when you mean 'normal' in the sense of expected or standard; consider normaali or other expressions.
- Do not confuse tavallinen with 'simple' or 'easy'; use helppo or yksinkertainen instead.
- When 'common' means widespread, consider yleinen over tavallinen.
Keep practicing, and you'll master these nuances. Finnish might seem tricky, but with a bit of attention to detail, you'll be speaking like a local!
§ Understanding 'tavallinen'
You're learning Finnish, and you've come across 'tavallinen'. This word is really useful because it pops up a lot in everyday conversations. It means 'ordinary', 'common', or 'normal'. It's a pretty straightforward word, but knowing when to use it versus some similar words will make your Finnish sound more natural.
- Finnish Word
- tavallinen
- English Definition
- Ordinary, common, normal
Tämä on tavallinen päivä.
This is an ordinary day.
§ Similar words and when to use them
While 'tavallinen' is your go-to for 'ordinary', Finnish has a few other words that can sometimes overlap in meaning. Let's look at them so you can pick the best one for your situation.
- Yleinen: This means 'general' or 'public'. You'd use this when you're talking about something that's widespread or accessible to everyone. Think of 'public transport' (yleinen liikenne) or a 'general opinion' (yleinen mielipide). It's about prevalence or accessibility, not just being unremarkable.
- Normaali: This is a direct loanword from 'normal' and is used very similarly to its English counterpart. If something functions as expected, or is within typical parameters, 'normaali' is a good choice. It often implies a lack of abnormality or deviation. You'll hear it a lot in medical or technical contexts, but also in everyday speech.
- Arkinen: This word refers to something 'everyday' or 'mundane'. It often carries a slight nuance of being routine, perhaps even a bit boring, but it's not necessarily negative. It’s about the things you do every day, the daily grind.
Se on yleinen ongelma.
It's a general problem.
Hänen lämpötilansa on normaali.
His temperature is normal.
Se on arkinen asia.
It's an everyday thing.
§ Key Differences
The main difference is in the focus:
- Tavallinen: Focuses on something being unremarkable, not special, run-of-the-mill. It's the most neutral of the bunch when describing something as just 'average'.
- Yleinen: Focuses on something being widespread, common in terms of frequency or accessibility.
- Normaali: Focuses on something being standard, typical, or functioning correctly according to expectations.
- Arkinen: Focuses on something being part of daily routine, often with a hint of mundaneness.
How Formal Is It?
"Tämä on tavanomainen tapa toimia."
"Tämä on tavallinen päivä."
"Se on ihan perus juttu."
"Se on tavallinen omena."
"Tää on ihan normi meininkiä."
趣味小知识
The 'llinen' suffix is common for forming adjectives from nouns in Finnish, indicating a quality or characteristic.
发音指南
- Double 'l' sound (ll) can be tricky for English speakers. It's a longer, sustained 'l' sound, not two separate 'l's.
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Adjectives agree with the noun they modify in case and number. For 'tavallinen', this means the ending changes.
tavallinen auto (an ordinary car), tavalliset autot (ordinary cars), tavallisessa autossa (in an ordinary car)
When an adjective is used as a predicate (after 'olla' - to be), it is in the nominative case.
Auto on tavallinen. (The car is ordinary.)
'tavallinen' can form an adverb 'tavallisesti' by adding -sti, meaning 'ordinarily' or 'usually'.
Hän pukeutuu tavallisesti farkkuihin. (He usually dresses in jeans.)
When comparing 'tavallinen', you can use 'tavallisempi' (more ordinary) and 'tavallisin' (most ordinary).
Tämä on tavallisempi kuin tuo. (This is more ordinary than that.) Tämä on tavallisin tapaus. (This is the most ordinary case.)
'tavallinen' can be part of compound words, such as 'tavallinen kansa' (common people).
Hän on tavallinen kansa. (He is a common person.)
按水平分级的例句
Minun perheeni on tavallinen.
My family is ordinary.
Tämä on tavallinen päivä.
This is an ordinary day.
Se on tavallinen talo.
It is an ordinary house.
Hän on tavallinen mies.
He is an ordinary man.
Tämä auto on tavallinen.
This car is ordinary.
Minä pidän tavallisesta ruoasta.
I like ordinary food.
Kissa on tavallinen eläin.
A cat is an ordinary animal.
Se on tavallinen kirja.
It is an ordinary book.
Tämä on aivan tavallinen päivä.
This is a completely ordinary day.
Aivan: quite/completely; päivä: day.
Hän on tavallinen ihminen.
He/she is an ordinary person.
Ihminen: human/person.
Tämä auto on aika tavallinen.
This car is quite ordinary.
Aika: quite/rather; auto: car.
Se on tavallista ruokaa.
It is ordinary food.
Tavallista: ordinary (partitive case for object); ruoka: food.
Ei mitään tavallista tapahtunut.
Nothing ordinary happened.
Ei mitään: nothing; tapahtua: to happen.
Hänen elämänsä on hyvin tavallinen.
His/her life is very ordinary.
Elämä: life; hyvin: very.
Mietin jotain tavallista.
I'm thinking of something ordinary.
Mietin: I think/wonder; jotain: something (partitive).
He elävät tavallista elämää.
They live an ordinary life.
Elävät: they live (elää: to live); elämää: life (partitive case for object).
Tämä on aivan tavallinen päivä, ei mitään erikoista.
This is a completely ordinary day, nothing special.
Hän pukeutuu yleensä hyvin tavallisiin vaatteisiin.
He usually dresses in very ordinary clothes.
Se oli tavallinen, mutta maukas ateria.
It was an ordinary, but tasty meal.
Asun tavallisessa kerrostalossa kaupungin keskustassa.
I live in an ordinary apartment building in the city center.
Tämä auto on perusmalli, aika tavallinen.
This car is a basic model, quite ordinary.
Miksi sinä käyttäydyt niin tavallisesti tänään?
Why are you behaving so ordinarily today?
Meillä oli tavallinen keskustelu säästä ja arjen asioista.
We had an ordinary conversation about the weather and everyday matters.
Tämä on tavallista korkeampilaatuista puuta.
This is wood of a higher quality than ordinary.
Tavallinen työpäivä voi tuntua rutiinilta, mutta siinäkin on usein yllättäviä hetkiä.
An ordinary workday might feel like a routine, but even it often has surprising moments.
Vaikka hän on kuuluisa, hän elää hyvin tavallista elämää perheineen.
Even though he is famous, he lives a very ordinary life with his family.
Tämä on tavallinen ongelma, johon monet yrittäjät törmäävät uransa alussa.
This is a common problem that many entrepreneurs encounter at the beginning of their careers.
Hän pukeutuu yleensä hyvin tavallisesti, eikä halua herättää liikaa huomiota.
He usually dresses very ordinarily and doesn't want to attract too much attention.
Tavallisesta keittoruoasta voi saada juhlallisen lisäämällä muutaman erikoisen mausteen.
You can make an ordinary soup dish festive by adding a few special spices.
Tavallinen ihminen tuskin pystyy käsittelemään kaikkia näitä tietoja kerralla.
An ordinary person can hardly process all this information at once.
Tämä on aivan tavallinen tilanne, ei mitään syytä panikoida.
This is a completely normal situation, no reason to panic.
Hän halusi vain tavallisen elämän, ilman suuria draamoja tai odotuksia.
She just wanted an ordinary life, without big dramas or expectations.
Tämä on aivan tavallinen päivä, mutta silti merkityksellinen.
This is a completely ordinary day, but still meaningful.
Aivan reinforces 'tavallinen', meaning 'completely ordinary'.
Hän pukeutuu yleensä tavallisiin vaatteisiin, ei mitään pröystäilevää.
He usually dresses in ordinary clothes, nothing ostentatious.
'Tavallisiin' is in the illative plural, agreeing with 'vaatteisiin'.
Vaikka työ oli tavallista rutiinia, hän teki sen aina huolellisesti.
Although the work was ordinary routine, he always did it carefully.
'Tavallista' is in the partitive singular, agreeing with 'rutiinia'.
Se oli tavallinen talonpoikaisjärki, joka pelasti heidät hankalasta tilanteesta.
It was ordinary common sense that saved them from a difficult situation.
'Tavallinen' functions as an adjective modifying 'talonpoikaisjärki' (common sense).
Tavalliset ihmiset ansaitsevat paremman kohtelun yhteiskunnalta.
Ordinary people deserve better treatment from society.
'Tavalliset' is in the nominative plural, agreeing with 'ihmiset'.
Hän yritti pitää elämänsä mahdollisimman tavallisena kaiken sekasorron keskellä.
He tried to keep his life as ordinary as possible amidst all the chaos.
'Tavallisena' is in the essive case, describing a state or role.
Kokemus osoitti, että jopa tavallinen kansalainen voi vaikuttaa suuriin päätöksiin.
The experience showed that even an ordinary citizen can influence major decisions.
'Tavallinen' here emphasizes the average, non-special individual.
Tavallista hitaammin kulkeva juna saapui asemalle vihdoin myöhässä.
The train, moving slower than ordinary, finally arrived late at the station.
'Tavallista hitaammin' uses the partitive singular to express 'slower than ordinary'.
语法模式
习语与表达
"Tavallinen pulliainen"
An ordinary Joe / Jane Doe
Olen vain tavallinen pulliainen. (I'm just an ordinary Joe.)
informal"Ei mitään tavallista"
Nothing out of the ordinary / Nothing special
Tänään ei ollut mitään tavallista. (There was nothing special today.)
neutral"Tavallinen juttu"
A common thing / No big deal
Se on ihan tavallinen juttu. (It's a common thing.)
neutral"Aivan tavallinen"
Completely ordinary / Very common
Hän on aivan tavallinen ihminen. (He/She is a very common person.)
neutral"Pysyä tavallisena"
To stay normal / To keep it real
Yritän pysyä tavallisena. (I'm trying to stay normal.)
neutral"Tavallinen arki"
Everyday life / Normal routine
Tavallinen arki alkoi taas. (Everyday life started again.)
neutral"Ei ole tavallista"
It's not common / It's unusual
Ei ole tavallista nähdä häntä täällä. (It's not common to see him/her here.)
neutral"Tavallista parempi"
Better than usual / Above average
Ruoka oli tavallista parempaa. (The food was better than usual.)
neutral"Tavallista heikompi"
Worse than usual / Below average
Hänen suorituksensa oli tavallista heikompi. (His/Her performance was worse than usual.)
neutral"Tavallista seuraa"
Ordinary company / Common folks (often with a slightly dismissive tone)
En halua tavallista seuraa. (I don't want ordinary company.)
informal句型
tavallinen + SUBSTANTIIVI
tavallinen päivä (an ordinary day)
olla + tavallinen
Se on tavallinen. (It is ordinary.)
tavallisen + ADJEKTIIVI
tavallisen hyvä (ordinarily good)
tavallinen + SUBSTANTIIVI + -na (essiivi)
Minulla oli tavallisena päivänä vapaata. (On an ordinary day, I had time off.)
tavallisesti (adverbi)
Syön tavallisesti puuroa aamupalaksi. (I usually eat porridge for breakfast.)
niin tavallinen + kuin
Hän on niin tavallinen kuin kuka tahansa. (He is as ordinary as anyone.)
tavallinen + SUBSTANTIIVI + -ksi (translatiivi)
Hän kasvoi tavalliseksi ihmiseksi. (He grew into an ordinary person.)
ei mitään tavallista
Tässä ei ole mitään tavallista. (There is nothing ordinary about this.)
词族
名词
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记忆技巧
Imagine a **tavallinen** (ordinary) table. You **tavallinen**ly set it with plates.
视觉联想
Picture a very plain, ordinary white t-shirt. It's 'tavallinen'.
Word Web
挑战
Write three sentences describing ordinary things you see every day, using 'tavallinen'. For example: 'Tämä on tavallinen päivä.' (This is an ordinary day.)
词源
From 'tapa' (custom, manner).
原始含义： Pertaining to custom or habit.
Uralic, Finnic branch.文化背景
Ordinary things are often valued in Finnish culture; functionality and practicality are key. There's less emphasis on flashy or extravagant items, and more on things that simply work well and are reliable. This is reflected in the idea of 'sisu,' a Finnish concept of grim determination and resilience, where one simply gets on with what needs to be done without fuss.
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真实语境
Describing everyday objects or situations.
- Tämä on tavallinen tuoli. (This is an ordinary chair.)
- Tämä on tavallinen päivä. (This is an ordinary day.)
- Se on tavallinen talo. (It's an ordinary house.)
Talking about common or normal occurrences.
- Se on tavallista. (It's common/normal.)
- Tämä on aika tavallista täällä. (This is quite common here.)
- Onko tämä tavallista? (Is this common/normal?)
Referring to something average or unremarkable.
- Hän on tavallinen ihminen. (He/She is an ordinary person.)
- Ruoka oli tavallista. (The food was ordinary.)
- Ei mitään tavallista. (Nothing ordinary.)
In contrast to something special or unusual.
- Se ei ollut tavallinen lahja. (It wasn't an ordinary gift.)
- Tämä on tavallinen ongelma. (This is a common problem.)
- Olen vain tavallinen opiskelija. (I'm just an ordinary student.)
Discussing routines or habits.
- Se on tavallinen tapa. (That's a common habit/way.)
- Minulla on tavalliset rutiinit. (I have ordinary routines.)
- Tämä on tavallinen aamiainen. (This is an ordinary breakfast.)
对话开场白
"Mitä sinulle kuuluu? Onko ollut tavallinen päivä?"
"Mikä on mielestäsi Suomen tavallisin ruoka?"
"Onko sinulla tavallisia viikonloppusuunnitelmia?"
"Mikä on tavallinen tapa aloittaa päiväsi?"
"Oletko tavallinen ihminen, vai teetkö jotain erikoista?"
日记主题
Kuvaile tavallista arkipäivääsi Suomessa. Mitä teet, mitä näet, mitä syöt?
Mieti, mikä tekee sinusta 'tavallisen' ihmisen. Onko se hyvä vai huono asia?
Kirjoita tavallisesta paikasta, jossa käyt usein. Miksi pidät siitä?
Mitä on tavallista onnea sinulle? Pienet asiat, suuret asiat?
Miten tavallinen ja epätavallinen eroavat toisistaan omassa elämässäsi?
常见问题
10 个问题Tavallinen means 'ordinary' or 'common'. It describes something that is not special, unusual, or exceptional. Think of it as the everyday version of something.
You use tavallinen just like an adjective in English. For example:
'Tämä on tavallinen päivä.' (This is an ordinary day.)
'Hän on tavallinen ihminen.' (He/She is an ordinary person.)
'Se on tavallinen ongelma.' (It's a common problem.)
Not at all! While it can sometimes imply a lack of excitement, tavallinen is often neutral. It simply describes something as typical or normal. For example, a 'tavallinen aamiainen' (ordinary breakfast) might just mean a standard breakfast, not necessarily a bad one.
Yes, some similar words include 'normaali' (normal) and 'yleinen' (general, common). However, tavallinen often emphasizes the lack of uniqueness, while 'normaali' focuses on adherence to a standard, and 'yleinen' on widespread occurrence.
Like many Finnish adjectives, tavallinen declines to match the case and number of the noun it modifies. For example:
'Tavallinen kissa' (An ordinary cat - nominative singular)
'Tavallisessa talossa' (In an ordinary house - inessive singular)
'Tavalliset kirjat' (Ordinary books - nominative plural)
Absolutely. You can say 'hän on tavallinen tyyppi' (he/she is an ordinary type of person). It suggests they are not particularly eccentric or noteworthy, just like most people.
The opposite of tavallinen would be words like 'erikoinen' (special, unusual), 'ainutlaatuinen' (unique), or 'harvinainen' (rare).
'Tämä on erikoinen tilanne.' (This is a special situation.)
It's pronounced roughly like 'tah-vah-lee-nen'. The stress is on the first syllable. Make sure to pronounce all the 'a's and 'i's clearly.
Yes, tavallinen is a very common and useful word in everyday Finnish. You'll hear and see it frequently, so it's a good one to learn well.
Yes, in many contexts, tavallinen can mean 'regular'. For instance, 'tavallinen kahvi' would mean regular coffee (as opposed to decaf, or a special blend).
'Haluatko tavallista vai erikoiskahvia?' (Do you want regular or special coffee?)
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Se on ___ päivä.
The sentence means 'It is an ordinary day.' 'Tavallinen' fits here.
Hän asuu ___ talossa.
The sentence means 'He/she lives in an ordinary house.' 'Tavallisessa' is the inessive case of 'tavallinen'.
Tämä ei ole ___ ongelma.
The sentence means 'This is not an ordinary problem.' 'Tavallinen' works here.
Heillä on ___ elämä.
The sentence means 'They have an ordinary life.' 'Tavallinen' is the correct adjective.
Syömme ___ ruokaa.
The sentence means 'We eat ordinary food.' 'Tavallista' is the partitive case of 'tavallinen'.
Onko tämä ___ asia?
The sentence means 'Is this an ordinary thing?' 'Tavallinen' is suitable here.
Which word means 'ordinary'?
'Tavallinen' means ordinary. 'Erilainen' means different, 'hauska' means fun, and 'nopea' means fast.
Choose the correct translation for 'ordinary day'.
'Tavallinen' means ordinary, and 'päivä' means day.
Which sentence uses 'tavallinen' correctly?
The sentence 'Se on tavallinen kissa' means 'It is an ordinary cat'. The other options describe size or newness.
The word 'tavallinen' means 'special'.
'Tavallinen' means 'ordinary', not 'special'.
You can use 'tavallinen' to describe an ordinary object.
'Tavallinen' is used for ordinary things, like 'tavallinen kynä' (an ordinary pen).
The sentence 'Minä olen tavallinen' means 'I am happy'.
'Minä olen tavallinen' means 'I am ordinary'. 'Minä olen iloinen' means 'I am happy'.
Listen to the sentence and understand what kind of day it is.
Listen and identify where the person lives.
What kind of life does the speaker have?
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Se on tavallinen kissa.
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Tämä on tavallinen ruoka.
Focus: tavallinen ruoka
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Hän on tavallinen ihminen.
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Write a short sentence describing an ordinary day using 'tavallinen'.
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Minulla on tavallinen päivä. (I have an ordinary day.)
Describe an ordinary object you see every day. Use 'tavallinen'.
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Tämä on tavallinen pöytä. (This is an ordinary table.)
Complete the sentence: 'Hän on hyvin ___ ihminen.' (He is a very ___ person.)
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Hän on hyvin tavallinen ihminen. (He is a very ordinary person.)
Minkälainen Kaisan talo on?
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Kaisa asuu pienessä talossa. Hänen talonsa on tavallinen. Siinä on kaksi huonetta ja keittiö. Kaisa tykkää kodistaan.
Minkälainen Kaisan talo on?
Passage states 'Hänen talonsa on tavallinen.' (Her house is ordinary.)
Passage states 'Hänen talonsa on tavallinen.' (Her house is ordinary.)
Mitä luet?
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Tämä on tavallinen kirja. Siinä on kuvia ja tekstiä. Minä luen sitä usein. Kirja kertoo eläimistä.
Mitä luet?
The passage says 'Tämä on tavallinen kirja.' (This is an ordinary book.)
The passage says 'Tämä on tavallinen kirja.' (This is an ordinary book.)
Minkälaista Pekan työ on?
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Pekka menee töihin joka päivä. Hän tekee tavallista työtä. Se ei ole vaikeaa, mutta se on tärkeää. Pekka on iloinen työstään.
Minkälaista Pekan työ on?
The passage states 'Hän tekee tavallista työtä.' (He does ordinary work.)
The passage states 'Hän tekee tavallista työtä.' (He does ordinary work.)
This means 'this is an ordinary day'. 'Tämä' (this) comes first, followed by 'on' (is), then 'tavallinen' (ordinary), and finally 'päivä' (day).
This means 'I have an ordinary car'. 'Minulla' (I have) starts the sentence, followed by 'on' (is/have), then 'tavallinen' (ordinary), and finally 'auto' (car).
This means 'he/she drinks ordinary coffee'. 'Hän' (he/she) is the subject, 'juo' (drinks) is the verb, then 'tavallinen' (ordinary), and finally 'kahvi' (coffee).
Se on aika ___ päivä.
The sentence means 'It's a quite ordinary day.' 'Tavallinen' fits the context of an ordinary day.
Hän asuu ___ talossa.
The sentence means 'He lives in an ordinary house.' 'Tavallinen' describes the house as ordinary.
Tämä on ___ suomalainen ruoka.
The sentence means 'This is ordinary Finnish food.' 'Tavallinen' indicates that the food is common or typical.
En pidä tästä, se on liian ___.
The sentence means 'I don't like this, it's too ordinary.' 'Tavallinen' implies that it's nothing special.
Heillä oli ___ perhe-elämä.
The sentence means 'They had an ordinary family life.' 'Tavallinen' describes a typical family life.
Työpäiväni oli tänään aika ___.
The sentence means 'My workday was quite ordinary today.' 'Tavallinen' describes a normal, uneventful workday.
Choose the Finnish word that means 'ordinary'.
Tavallinen means ordinary or common.
Which sentence uses 'tavallinen' correctly?
The sentence 'Tämä on tavallinen päivä' means 'This is an ordinary day.' The other options use 'tavallinen' incorrectly in terms of grammar or meaning.
If something is not special or unusual, it is...
Tavallinen describes something that is not special or unusual, but rather common or ordinary.
'Tavallinen' can be used to describe something that is extraordinary.
No, 'tavallinen' means ordinary, the opposite of extraordinary.
A 'tavallinen' kissa is a common cat.
'Tavallinen' means ordinary or common, so a 'tavallinen kissa' is indeed a common cat.
If a day is 'tavallinen', it means it is very exciting.
If a day is 'tavallinen', it means it is an ordinary or normal day, not necessarily exciting.
It's an ordinary day.
Is this an ordinary pen?
He lives in an ordinary house.
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Se on tavallinen auto.
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Minulla on tavallinen työ.
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Tämä on tavallinen kysymys.
Focus: kysymys
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Write a short sentence about an ordinary day, using the word 'tavallinen'.
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Minulla on tavallinen päivä tänään. (I have an ordinary day today.)
Describe a common object you see every day, using 'tavallinen'.
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Tämä tuoli on tavallinen. (This chair is ordinary.)
Formulate a sentence about someone having an ordinary hobby.
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Hänen harrastuksensa on tavallinen, kuten lukeminen. (His hobby is ordinary, like reading.)
Millaista Kaisa's ostos oli?
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Kaisa kävi kaupassa. Hän osti leipää ja maitoa. Se oli tavallinen ostos. Sitten hän meni kotiin.
Millaista Kaisa's ostos oli?
The passage states 'Se oli tavallinen ostos' (It was an ordinary purchase).
The passage states 'Se oli tavallinen ostos' (It was an ordinary purchase).
Mitä 'tavallinen kirja' tarkoittaa tekstissä?
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Tämä on tavallinen kirja. Siinä on 200 sivua. Tarina on helppo ymmärtää. Monet ihmiset lukevat sen.
Mitä 'tavallinen kirja' tarkoittaa tekstissä?
The passage describes it as having 200 pages, an easy story to understand, and many people read it, indicating it's common and not difficult.
The passage describes it as having 200 pages, an easy story to understand, and many people read it, indicating it's common and not difficult.
Millainen päivä kuvataan?
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Aurinko paistaa tänään. Lämpötila on +15 astetta. Tämä on tavallinen syyspäivä Suomessa.
Millainen päivä kuvataan?
The passage explicitly states 'Tämä on tavallinen syyspäivä Suomessa' (This is an ordinary autumn day in Finland).
The passage explicitly states 'Tämä on tavallinen syyspäivä Suomessa' (This is an ordinary autumn day in Finland).
This means 'This is an ordinary day.' We start with the subject 'Tämä' (This), followed by the verb 'on' (is), then the adjective 'tavallinen' (ordinary), and finally the noun 'päivä' (day).
This means 'She/He is an ordinary person.' 'Hän' is the subject (She/He), 'on' is the verb (is), 'tavallinen' is the adjective (ordinary), and 'ihminen' is the noun (person).
This means 'It looks ordinary.' 'Se' is the subject (It), 'näyttää' is the verb (looks), and 'tavalliselta' is the adjective 'tavallinen' in the allative case, used with 'näyttää' to mean 'looks like something'.
Listen for 'ordinary' in this sentence about a person.
Can you hear the word for 'ordinary' when talking about a day?
Listen for 'ordinary' when describing a Finnish family.
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Minulla on tavallinen elämä.
Focus: tavallinen
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Onko tämä tavallinen kahvi?
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Hän asuu tavallisessa talossa.
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Hän pukeutuu aina niin ___, että häntä on vaikea huomata joukosta. (He always dresses so ___, that he is hard to notice in a crowd.)
The adverb 'tavallisesti' (ordinarily/commonly) fits the context of someone blending in with a crowd. 'Ylellinen' means luxurious, 'ainutlaatuinen' means unique, and 'erikoinen' means special/unusual.
Vaikka työ voi tuntua rutiininomaiselta, on tärkeää löytää iloa ja merkitystä myös __ päivistä. (Even though work can feel routine, it's important to find joy and meaning in __ days too.)
'Arkinen' (everyday/ordinary) is the best fit here, referring to the common, non-special days. 'Poikkeuksellinen' means exceptional, 'juhlavat' means festive, and 'ainutlaatuinen' means unique.
Heidän elämänsä on hyvin ___, ilman suuria draamoja tai yllätyksiä. (Their life is very ___, without big dramas or surprises.)
'Tavallinen' (ordinary) describes a life without major events, fitting the context. 'Jännittävä' means exciting, 'tylsä' means boring, and 'erilainen' means different.
Elämässä on sekä __ hetkiä että ainutlaatuisia kokemuksia, jotka muokkaavat meitä. (In life, there are both __ moments and unique experiences that shape us.)
'Tavallinen' (ordinary) contrasts with 'ainutlaatuisia' (unique), making it the correct choice to describe everyday moments. 'Erikoinen' means special/unusual, 'harvinainen' means rare, and 'poikkeuksellinen' means exceptional.
Vaikka esitys oli monien mielestä ___, minä pidin sen yksinkertaisuudesta. (Even though many thought the performance was ___, I liked its simplicity.)
'Tavallinen' (ordinary) here contrasts with positive descriptions like 'loistava' (brilliant) or 'henkeäsalpaava' (breathtaking), and fits with the speaker liking its simplicity despite others finding it ordinary. 'Poikkeuksellinen' means exceptional.
Hän teki kaiken äärimmäisen huolellisesti, vaikka kyseessä oli vain __ tehtävä. (He did everything extremely carefully, even though it was just an __ task.)
'Rutiininomainen' (routine/ordinary) best describes a task that doesn't necessarily warrant extreme care, contrasting with the careful approach. 'Merkittävä' means significant, 'haastava' means challenging, and 'tärkeä' means important.
The typical Finnish sentence structure places the subject first, followed by the verb, and then any adjectives and nouns.
In negative sentences, 'ei' (not) comes before the verb. 'Mikään' (any/none) is used with negative statements.
The order is subject, verb, adjective, conjunction, adjective, and then the noun.
Vaikka hän oli saavuttanut paljon, hän eli edelleen melko ___ elämää.
The sentence implies a contrast: despite achieving a lot, he still lived an ordinary life. 'Tavallista' (ordinary) fits this context.
Hän kaipasi kaupungin vilinästä takaisin maaseudun ___ arkeen.
The phrase 'maaseudun arkeen' (to the everyday life of the countryside) implies a desire for simplicity and normalcy, making 'tavalliseen' (ordinary) the best fit.
Vaikka työ oli haastavaa, se oli silti vain yksi ___ työpäivä muiden joukossa.
Despite being challenging, the job was still 'just one ordinary workday among others'. 'Tavallinen' (ordinary) conveys this meaning.
Hän ei halunnut erottua joukosta, vaan pyrki sulautumaan ___ kansalaisten joukkoon.
The desire not to stand out suggests a wish to blend in with 'ordinary citizens'. 'Tavallisten' (ordinary) is the correct choice here.
Tilaisuus vaikutti aluksi ___ kokoukselta, mutta siitä kehkeytyi yllättäen merkittävä tapahtuma.
The contrast indicates that the event started as 'an ordinary meeting' but turned into something significant. 'Tavalliselta' (ordinary) fits the initial description.
Hän odotti innolla paluuta kotiin ja perheen kanssa vietettyä ___ iltaa.
Looking forward to an evening with family usually implies a desire for a peaceful, 'ordinary evening'. 'Tavallista' (ordinary) captures this sentiment.
You are describing a typical day in the life of a Finnish person. Use 'tavallinen' at least once to describe something ordinary they do.
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Minun tavallinen päiväni alkaa yleensä aikaisin, herään kello seitsemän ja juon kahvia. Sitten käyn töissä ja teen tavallisia arkiaskareita. Illalla rentoudun perheeni kanssa. (My ordinary day usually starts early, I wake up at seven and drink coffee. Then I go to work and do ordinary daily chores. In the evening, I relax with my family.)
Write a short paragraph comparing a 'tavallinen' (ordinary) Finnish summer house experience with a more luxurious or unusual one.
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Tavallinen suomalainen kesämökkikokemus sisältää usein saunomista, uimista ja luonnosta nauttimista ilman suuria mukavuuksia. Toisaalta on myös luksusmökkejä, joissa on kaikki modernit mukavuudet, mikä tekee kokemuksesta paljon epätavallisemman ja ylellisemmän. (An ordinary Finnish summer cottage experience often involves sauna, swimming, and enjoying nature without great comforts. On the other hand, there are also luxury cottages with all modern conveniences, which makes the experience much more unusual and luxurious.)
Imagine you are explaining to a foreign friend what 'tavallinen suomalainen ruoka' (ordinary Finnish food) means. Give a few examples and describe its characteristics.
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Tavallinen suomalainen ruoka on usein yksinkertaista, mutta ravitsevaa. Esimerkiksi lohikeitto ja karjalanpiirakat ovat tavallisia herkkuja. Peruna ja kala ovat usein keskeisiä ainesosia, ja maku on yleensä mieto, mutta runsas. (Ordinary Finnish food is often simple but nutritious. For example, salmon soup and Karelian pasties are common delicacies. Potatoes and fish are often key ingredients, and the taste is usually mild but rich.)
Mitä 'tavallinen suomalainen' usein arvostaa tekstin mukaan? (What does an 'ordinary Finn' often appreciate according to the text?)
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Vaikka suomalainen kulttuuri tunnetaan usein tietystä vähäpuheisuudesta ja käytännönläheisyydestä, on syytä muistaa, että jokainen ihminen on yksilö. Kuitenkin, kun puhutaan 'tavallisesta suomalaisesta', viitataan usein henkilöön, joka arvostaa rauhaa, luontoa ja yhteisöllisyyttä, mutta on myös omatoiminen ja ahkera. Tämä stereotypia ei tietenkään päde kaikkiin, mutta antaa jonkinlaisen kuvan yleisestä odotuksesta tai käsityksestä. Tärkeintä on ymmärtää, että 'tavallinen' ei tarkoita tylsää, vaan pikemminkin perustavanlaatuista ja yleisesti hyväksyttyä.
Mitä 'tavallinen suomalainen' usein arvostaa tekstin mukaan? (What does an 'ordinary Finn' often appreciate according to the text?)
Tekstin mukaan 'tavallinen suomalainen' arvostaa rauhaa, luontoa ja yhteisöllisyyttä. (According to the text, an 'ordinary Finn' appreciates peace, nature, and community.)
Tekstin mukaan 'tavallinen suomalainen' arvostaa rauhaa, luontoa ja yhteisöllisyyttä. (According to the text, an 'ordinary Finn' appreciates peace, nature, and community.)
Mitä suomalaiset yleensä tekevät lounaaksi arkipäivisin? (What do Finns usually have for lunch on weekdays?)
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Tavallinen arki Suomessa koostuu monista rutiineista. Aamulla moni juo kahvia, syö puuroa tai leipää ja lähtee töihin tai kouluun. Lounas nautitaan yleensä työpaikalla tai koulussa, ja se on usein lämmin ateria. Iltapäivällä harrastetaan ja illalla syödään päivällistä perheen kanssa. Viikonloppuisin saatetaan käydä mökillä, urheilla tai viettää aikaa ystävien kanssa. Nämä rutiinit luovat ennustettavuutta ja turvallisuutta arkeen.
Mitä suomalaiset yleensä tekevät lounaaksi arkipäivisin? (What do Finns usually have for lunch on weekdays?)
Tekstin mukaan lounas nautitaan yleensä työpaikalla tai koulussa, ja se on usein lämmin ateria. (According to the text, lunch is usually eaten at work or school, and it is often a warm meal.)
Tekstin mukaan lounas nautitaan yleensä työpaikalla tai koulussa, ja se on usein lämmin ateria. (According to the text, lunch is usually eaten at work or school, and it is often a warm meal.)
Miten 'tavallinen' tapa lukea uutisia on muuttunut sukupolvien välillä? (How has the 'ordinary' way of reading news changed between generations?)
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Vaikka digitaalinen teknologia on muuttanut monia elämämme osa-alueita, 'tavallinen' tapa lukea uutisia on yhä monille painettu sanomalehti, ainakin viikonloppuisin. Nuoremmat sukupolvet suosivat digitaalisia medioita, mutta vanhemmat ihmiset pitävät edelleen kiinni perinteistä. Tämä osoittaa, että vaikka uudet tavat valtaavat alaa, vanhat ja tavalliset tottumukset eivät katoa täysin, vaan elävät rinnakkain. Samaan aikaan 'tavallinen' tapa kommunikoida on muuttunut puhelimesta ja tekstiviesteistä pikaviestisovelluksiin.
Miten 'tavallinen' tapa lukea uutisia on muuttunut sukupolvien välillä? (How has the 'ordinary' way of reading news changed between generations?)
Tekstissä mainitaan, että nuoremmat sukupolvet suosivat digitaalisia medioita, kun taas vanhemmat ihmiset pitävät edelleen kiinni perinteistä, kuten painetuista sanomalehdistä. (The text mentions that younger generations prefer digital media, while older people still stick to traditions, such as printed newspapers.)
Tekstissä mainitaan, että nuoremmat sukupolvet suosivat digitaalisia medioita, kun taas vanhemmat ihmiset pitävät edelleen kiinni perinteistä, kuten painetuista sanomalehdistä. (The text mentions that younger generations prefer digital media, while older people still stick to traditions, such as printed newspapers.)
This sentence means 'Amidst the unusual silence, he tried to find solace.' The word 'epätavallisen' is the genitive form of 'epätavallinen' (unusual), modifying 'hiljaisuuden' (silence).
This sentence means 'His usual reaction was often surprisingly calm.' 'Tavallinen' (usual) describes 'reaktionsa' (his reaction).
This sentence means 'This was no ordinary event, but a unique experience.' 'Tavallinen' (ordinary) negates the idea of something being commonplace, emphasizing its uniqueness.
Vaikka arkkitehti pyrki luomaan jotain uutta, rakennus päätyi olemaan vain ___ ilmestys kaupunkikuvassa.
The context implies the building was not special despite efforts, so 'tavanomainen' (ordinary/conventional) fits best.
Kirjailijan uusin teos oli odotuksiin nähden melko ___; syvällisempää analyysia olisi kaivattu.
The sentence suggests the book was underwhelming, so 'tavallinen' (ordinary) conveys this lack of depth.
Politiikan tutkija huomautti, että vaalipuheen kliseet olivat niin ___, ettei niistä voinut erottaa mitään uutta ajatusta.
The sentence describes clichés that lack new ideas, making 'tavanomaisia' (ordinary/conventional) the correct choice.
Useimmat ihmiset etsivät elämässään onnea ja merkitystä, eivätkä pelkästään ___ rutiineja.
The sentence contrasts seeking happiness with mere routines, so 'tavallisia' (ordinary) fits the context of unexciting routines.
Vaikka elokuva sai kriitikoilta ristiriitaisen vastaanoton, yleisö koki sen olevan vain yksi ___ Hollywood-tuotannoista.
The public viewed the film as unexceptional, making 'tavallinen' (ordinary) the appropriate descriptor.
Hänen puheensa oli niin täynnä ___, että kuulijat menettivät nopeasti mielenkiintonsa.
The sentence indicates the speech was boring due to lack of novelty, so 'tavallisuuksia' (ordinary things/commonplaces) fits.
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Summary
Tavallinen is a useful adjective to describe something as ordinary, common, or usual.
- everyday
- normal
- standard
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