Significado
To be as good as someone or something else.
Contexto cultural
Finns often use this phrase to talk about 'kotimaisuus' (Finnish origin). There is a strong belief that Finnish products 'vetävät vertoja' to anything imported. In the north, this idiom is frequently used to describe the unique light conditions (midnight sun or polar night) which are seen as incomparable. Sports commentators use this to compare rising stars to legends like Teemu Selänne or Paavo Nurmi. In the world of architecture and design (Aalto, Marimekko), this phrase is used to assert that Finnish minimalism matches the grandeur of international styles.
Use the Negative
If you want to sound really native, use it in the negative: 'Mikään ei vedä vertoja...' It's the most common and impactful way to use the phrase.
The -lle Case
Don't forget the allative case! Without the -lle ending on the object, the sentence falls apart.
Significado
To be as good as someone or something else.
Use the Negative
If you want to sound really native, use it in the negative: 'Mikään ei vedä vertoja...' It's the most common and impactful way to use the phrase.
The -lle Case
Don't forget the allative case! Without the -lle ending on the object, the sentence falls apart.
High Praise
Remember that this is a very strong compliment in Finland. Use it sparingly for things you truly admire.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the word in brackets (Allative case).
Tämä uusi ravintola vetää vertoja [vanha suosikki].
The idiom 'vetää vertoja' always requires the allative case (-lle).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Nothing compares to home'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Koti' becomes 'kodille' in the allative case.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Onpa hieno auto! B: Niin on. Se ______ kalleimmille urheiluautoille.
The standard form is 'vetää vertoja' (plural partitive).
Match the situation to the correct use of the idiom.
You are at a concert and the singer is amazing.
Comparing a live performance to a high-quality recording is a common use.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Comparison Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosTämä uusi ravintola vetää vertoja [vanha suosikki].
The idiom 'vetää vertoja' always requires the allative case (-lle).
Valitse oikea lause:
'Koti' becomes 'kodille' in the allative case.
A: Onpa hieno auto! B: Niin on. Se ______ kalleimmille urheiluautoille.
The standard form is 'vetää vertoja' (plural partitive).
You are at a concert and the singer is amazing.
Comparing a live performance to a high-quality recording is a common use.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's a common misconception. It comes from an old word for 'match' or 'equal'.
Yes! You can say 'Hän vetää vertoja parhaille laulajille' (He matches the best singers).
It takes the Allative case (-lle) for the object being compared to.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
Yes: 'Se veti vertoja...' (It matched...).
Usually no. It's reserved for positive or impressive qualities.
The word 'mikään' (nothing) is very common: 'Mikään ei vedä vertoja...'
You could use 'verrattavissa' (comparable), but it's less idiomatic.
Yes, like 'Hänen rohkeutensa vetää vertoja...' (His courage matches...).
No, 'vertoja' must be in the plural partitive form.
Frases relacionadas
olla vertaansa vailla
synonymTo be without equal.
pärjätä vertailussa
similarTo do well in a comparison.
hävitä vertailussa
contrastTo lose in a comparison.
vetää vertaisensa
specialized formTo find one's match.
