Significado
To visit someone.
Contexto cultural
The 'Vierasvara' (Guest Reserve). Many Finnish households keep a 'guest reserve' of frozen pulla or cookies just in case someone 'tulee vieraaksi' unexpectedly. Hospitality in the North is legendary. If you come as a guest to a remote cabin, you are often expected to stay for a meal, regardless of the time of day. In cities, 'tulla vieraaksi' is almost always pre-arranged via text. 'Yllätysvieras' (surprise guest) is becoming rarer and can be stressful for the host. Talk shows and news segments always use 'vieraaksi' to introduce their participants, emphasizing their temporary but honored status.
Use Possessive Suffixes
To sound like a pro, add a possessive suffix: 'vieraaksemme' (as our guest) or 'vieraaksesi' (as your guest).
Don't forget the -ksi
Saying 'tulla vieras' is a common beginner mistake. Always use the translative case for roles.
Significado
To visit someone.
Use Possessive Suffixes
To sound like a pro, add a possessive suffix: 'vieraaksemme' (as our guest) or 'vieraaksesi' (as your guest).
Don't forget the -ksi
Saying 'tulla vieras' is a common beginner mistake. Always use the translative case for roles.
The Coffee Rule
If you are 'vieraana', always accept the first cup of coffee, even if you only drink a little.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'vieras' in the translative case.
Haluaisitko tulla ______ meille lauantaina?
The verb 'tulla' requires the translative case '-ksi' to show the role someone is taking on.
Which sentence is the most polite way to invite a teacher to a student gala?
Valitse kohteliain vaihtoehto:
This uses the formal 'teidät' and the polite 'vieraaksi' with a possessive suffix.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Onko teillä suunnitelmia viikonlopuksi? B: Kyllä, siskoni ______ vieraaksi lapsineen.
'Tulla vieraaksi' is the standard way to say someone is coming to stay or visit.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Milloin sanot 'Tervetuloa vieraaksemme'?
This is a welcoming phrase used when someone arrives at your home.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Scale
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHaluaisitko tulla ______ meille lauantaina?
The verb 'tulla' requires the translative case '-ksi' to show the role someone is taking on.
Valitse kohteliain vaihtoehto:
This uses the formal 'teidät' and the polite 'vieraaksi' with a possessive suffix.
A: Onko teillä suunnitelmia viikonlopuksi? B: Kyllä, siskoni ______ vieraaksi lapsineen.
'Tulla vieraaksi' is the standard way to say someone is coming to stay or visit.
Milloin sanot 'Tervetuloa vieraaksemme'?
This is a welcoming phrase used when someone arrives at your home.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it can be used for podcasts, TV shows, and official events, but for homes, it's very common.
'Kylään' is more casual and common among friends. 'Vieraaksi' is slightly more formal or used for specific roles.
Yes, if you are visiting their office as a guest, it's appropriate.
In Finland, it's polite to bring something small like chocolate or flowers when you 'tulla vieraaksi'.
Use the essive case: 'Olen vieraana'.
No, Finns value punctuality. Arriving early can be as inconvenient as arriving late.
Yes: 'vieraiksi'. For example: 'He tulivat vieraiksi'.
It literally means 'to [become] a guest'.
Yes, very often when making plans.
Yes, it's very common for parties and celebrations.
Frases relacionadas
käydä kylässä
similarTo visit someone (casual).
kutsua vieraaksi
builds onTo invite someone to be a guest.
olla vieraana
similarTo be a guest (state).
vierailla
specialized formTo visit (verb).
