A1 Idiom 中性

Olla kaukana

Be far away

意思

Something is at a great distance.

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文化背景

Finns value 'oma rauha' (own peace), so being 'kaukana' from neighbors is often a status symbol or a goal for a summer house. In Northern Finland, 'kaukana' is relative. A 100km drive to a store might not be considered 'very far' by locals. Physical distance is important in social queues. Standing 'kaukana' from the person in front of you is a sign of respect for their personal space. The theme of being 'kaukana' (from home, from loved ones) is a staple of Finnish war literature and melancholic poetry.

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The Static Rule

Remember that 'kaukana' is like a snapshot. If you aren't moving, use 'kaukana'.

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Time Trap

Don't use this for time! Say 'pitkä aika' instead of 'kaukana' for deadlines.

意思

Something is at a great distance.

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The Static Rule

Remember that 'kaukana' is like a snapshot. If you aren't moving, use 'kaukana'.

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Time Trap

Don't use this for time! Say 'pitkä aika' instead of 'kaukana' for deadlines.

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Figurative Power

Use 'kaukana totuudesta' in debates to sound more like a native speaker.

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Personal Space

If someone is standing too close, you might think they should 'olla kauempana' (be further away).

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla'.

Minä ______ kaukana kotoa.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: olen

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.

Which sentence is correct for movement?

You want to tell someone to go far away.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Mene kauas.

Movement requires 'kauas', while 'kaukana' is for a static location.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kaukana kotoa - Far from home, Kaukana totuudesta - Far from the truth, Kaukana valmiista - Far from ready, Kaukana kaikesta - Far from everything

These are common idiomatic uses of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Onko posti lähellä? B: Ei, se ______ ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: on kaukana

The speaker is saying 'No, it is far away.'

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Kaukana vs. Lähellä

Kaukana (Far)
Tähdet Stars
Lappi Lapland
Lähellä (Near)
Puhelin Phone
Käsi Hand

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla'. Fill Blank A1

Minä ______ kaukana kotoa.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: olen

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.

Which sentence is correct for movement? Choose A2

You want to tell someone to go far away.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Mene kauas.

Movement requires 'kauas', while 'kaukana' is for a static location.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kaukana kotoa - Far from home, Kaukana totuudesta - Far from the truth, Kaukana valmiista - Far from ready, Kaukana kaikesta - Far from everything

These are common idiomatic uses of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Onko posti lähellä? B: Ei, se ______ ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: on kaukana

The speaker is saying 'No, it is far away.'

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

12 个问题

Yes, 'Hän on kaukana' means 'He/she is far away.'

'Kaukana' is more common and general. 'Etäällä' is slightly more formal and can imply a specific distance.

Use 'kaukana täältä'.

No, it is an adverb, though it functions like a predicate in 'olla' sentences.

It's rare. Finns prefer 'kaukana' for space, not time.

The opposite is 'lähellä' (near).

No, 'kaukana' stays the same. Only the verb 'olla' changes (e.g., 'He ovat kaukana').

The comparative form is 'kauempana'.

Yes, especially to say a goal or agreement is 'far away'.

Yes, 'Hän on kaukana' can mean someone is distracted or emotionally unavailable.

Usually the elative (-sta/-stä) or partitive case.

It is 'kaukana kotoa' (partitive/elative-like form).

相关表达

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pysyä kaukana

similar

to stay far away

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olla etäällä

synonym

to be at a distance

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olla lähellä

contrast

to be near

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pitkän matkan päässä

similar

at a long distance

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olla kaukaisuudessa

specialized form

to be in the far distance

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