Significado
Describing an item as having a low price.
Contexto cultural
The 'Free Bucket' (ilmainen ämpäri) phenomenon shows how much Finns value getting something for nothing or for a very low price. Flea markets (kirpputorit) are a national pastime. Saying 'Tämä on halpaa' there is a sign of a successful hunt. The 'S-Ryhmä' and 'Kesko' duopoly means Finns are very sensitive to price changes in groceries. Finns often use self-deprecating humor about their love for cheap things, especially when traveling to Estonia for lower prices.
The 'A' Rule
If you can't count it (like water, air, or 'this' in general), add an 'a' to 'halpa'.
Quality Matters
Be careful using 'halpa' for people or their work; it can be seen as an insult to their skill.
Significado
Describing an item as having a low price.
The 'A' Rule
If you can't count it (like water, air, or 'this' in general), add an 'a' to 'halpa'.
Quality Matters
Be careful using 'halpa' for people or their work; it can be seen as an insult to their skill.
Use 'Edullinen'
In a job interview or business meeting, always use 'edullinen' to sound more professional.
The Bucket Test
If you see a crowd, something is either free or 'halpaa'. Join in to experience Finnish culture!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'halpa'.
Tämä maito on ______.
Milk (maito) is an uncountable substance, so the predicate adjective must be in the partitive case.
Which sentence is correct for pointing at a general bargain?
You see a sale sign and want to comment on the prices.
When 'tämä' refers to the general situation or price level, use the partitive singular.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Katso, kahvi maksaa vain 2 euroa! B: ______!
'Onpa halpaa' expresses surprise at a low price.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a business meeting selling a high-quality product.
'Edullista' is the professional term for 'affordable' or 'good value'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Halpa vs. Halpaa
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosTämä maito on ______.
Milk (maito) is an uncountable substance, so the predicate adjective must be in the partitive case.
You see a sale sign and want to comment on the prices.
When 'tämä' refers to the general situation or price level, use the partitive singular.
A: Katso, kahvi maksaa vain 2 euroa! B: ______!
'Onpa halpaa' expresses surprise at a low price.
You are in a business meeting selling a high-quality product.
'Edullista' is the professional term for 'affordable' or 'good value'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasBecause 'tämä' refers to an abstract concept or an uncountable substance. Finnish uses the partitive case for these 'divisible' subjects.
No, calling a person 'halpa' implies they have low morals or are 'easy'. Avoid this!
Not always. It's neutral when talking about prices, but can be negative when talking about quality.
The opposite is 'kallista' (expensive).
The comparative form is 'halvempaa'.
Yes, but often shortened to 'Tää on halpaa'.
Yes, because 'hinta' (price) is a countable noun, you use the nominative 'halpa'.
It means 'pig-cheap', a very common way to say something is incredibly inexpensive.
Mostly, but 'edullinen' sounds more positive and professional.
Tämä oli halpaa.
If you mean 'clothing' as a category, yes. If you mean one shirt, say 'Tämä paita on halpa'.
No, Finnish uses 'olla' (to be) + 'halpa'.
Frases relacionadas
Se on edullista
synonymIt is affordable/good value
Se on ilmaista
builds onIt is free
Se on kallista
contrastIt is expensive
Sika-halpaa
specialized formPig-cheap
Puoli-ilmaista
similarHalf-free
