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Just adding some examples of how to use perua:

Peruin sanani. = I took back my words.

perua puheita = to take back (your) words/promise

These verbs seems to be a weird case where there are two forms but both are actually transitive verbs:

peruuttaa = to cancel, to withdraw (trans)

Hän on peruuttanut. = He has cancelled.

perua = to cancel (trans)

Minä peruin. = I cancelled.

Im not sure how these two verbs are used and if there is any subtle differences in meaning.

Then there is also the intransitive verb:

peruuntua = to be cancelled

Tapahtuma peruuntui. - The event was cancelled.

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These verbs seems to be a weird case where there are two forms but both are actually transitive verbs:

peruuttaa = to cancel, to withdraw (trans)

Hän on peruuttanut. = He has cancelled.

perua = to cancel (trans)

Minä peruin. = I cancelled.

Im not sure how these two verbs are used and if there is any subtle differences in meaning.

Then there is also the intransitive verb:

peruuntua = to be cancelled

Tapahtuma peruuntui. - The event was cancelled.

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palanut = burnt

[palaa = to burn]

palannut = returned

[palata = to return]

-> Keksi on palanut. = The biscuit has burnt.

-> Mies on palannut. = The man has returned.

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Koli, Finland / Koli, Suomi

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A few Finnish sayings:

kuin sieniä sateella - like mushrooms in the rain (meaning a lot or quickly)

myy kuin siima - sell like siima (to sell really well)

selän takana - behind (one's) back (in secret, hidden from the person in question)

ei savua ilman tulta - no smoke without fire (same as English)

sana on vapaa - meaning anyone is free to speak or comment

ruusuilla tanssimista - literally dancing on roses, a carefree, happy state

ruokahalu kasvaa syödessä - appetite grows as you eat, meaning when get something good you just want more

nostaa rimaa - to raise the bar (same as English)

paljon melua tyhjästä - a lot of noise about nothing, meaning a big fuss about something unimportant or silly

makea elämä - the sweet life (same as English)

(nostaa) lippu korkealle - to raise the flag, meaning to celebrate

vaihtaa levyä - to change the record, meaning to change tone or the topic of conversation

ihmisten ilmoille - out to public or to where people are

inhimillinen erehdys - human error (same as English)

Ei auta itku markkinoilla - crying in the market doesn't help, meaning upset or emotion doesn't help a situation

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I think we've all been in the yelling random words we know phase of learning a new language

Talking to a Finn who teaches me stuff casually sometimes has me feeling like a toddler who just shouts random words.

Today we were talking about what she ordered for dinner and she’s like “btw, what’s the difference between topping and filling?” so I explain and she goes “they’re both täyte in Finnish but you can use päällinen if you want” and I just yelled TÄYTEKAKKU!! 🫵 and she’s like “???? Yeah I guess???”

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"maasta taivaaseen" - from the ground to sky

-> literally "from the ground to sky" but used to mean very widely, greatly, or in a similar way to english phrase "anything under the sun" (a big range)

Examples:

Tuo leffa on kehuttu maasta taivaaseen. = The film has been praised and praised.

Lukijat muistavat toimittajaa runsaasti kirjeillä, joiden aiheet vaihtelevat maasta taivaaseen. = Readers remember the reporter for their many letters, the topics of which covered everything under the sun.

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"Ässä hihassa" - an ace up (your) sleeve

Ässä tuottajan hihassa on... = The ace up the sleeve of the producer is...

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Another example I came across:

"Turun yliopiston äiti-lapsitutkimuksen mukaan äidin terveellinen ruokavalio tukee lapsen kasvua aina kaksivuotiaaksi saakka" = Mother/child research from Turku university has found that a healthy diet for the mother (during pregnancy) supports a child's growth at least up to the age of 2.

-> "kaksivuotiaaksi saakka" = up to the age of two.

Translative in Finnish (Translatiivi)

I was sure I had done a post about translative (-ksi) form in Finnish, but I couldn't find it or perhaps I never made it!

This form is (in my opinion) quite difficult and with a lot of overlap with other forms as such, essive (-na/nä) and others.

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Quite often the form is used to express change or movement.

For example to study to be/to become a profession:

Opiskelin insinööriksi. = I studied to be an engineer.

Aion insinööriksi. = I intend to become an engineer.

It is often used with the verb "tulla" (to come/to become), since this verb inherently expresses change:

Tuletko vaimokseni? = Will you become my wife (i.e. will you marry me)?

Tuletko kipeäksi? = Are you becoming sick?

Isä on tullut vanhaksi. = Father has become old.

Tule lähemmäksi. = Come closer.

Tulen kotiin jouluksi.= I will come home for Christmas.

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Other movement/change verbs demand this for, such as:

- muuttua = to become, to change to

Tilanne muuttui normaaliksi. = The situation became normal.

- siirtyä = to be moved, to be transferred

Maksu siirtyy myöhemmäksi. = The payment is shifted to later.

-nousta = to get up, to rise

Nouse ylemmäksi! = Get up higher!

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Also when you use "lähteä = to leave" / "jäädä = to stay, to remain" and then give an amount of time, this translative form is used:

Jäin Suomeen kahdeksi vuodeksi. = I remained in Finland for two years.

Lähden kahdeksi viikoksi pois. = I am going away for two weeks.

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Another classic use for translative is when expressing what language you are speaking in, such as:

Hän sanoi sen suomeksi. = He said it in Finnish.

[Note the difference with: Hän puhuu suomea. = He speaks Finnish.]

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Another reasonably clear and well known use is with the verb "kutsua" (to call, to refer to as [a name]), such as:

Kutsun isääni papaksi. = I call my father "papa".

Häntä ei saa kutsua idiootiksi. = He must not be called an idiot.

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Sometimes it's hard to know when translative is needed and when essive is needed (the "as a" form). For example for "as a gift" we need translative:

Annoin sen sinulle lahjaksi. = I gave it to you as a gift.

Tämä riittää perusteluksi. = This is sufficient as an explanation.

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A few nice "phrases" using "ksi" also come to mind:

1. hetkeksi = for a moment

Istu hetkeksi. = Sit for a moment.

2. viimeksi = for the last time.

Näin hänet viimeksi eilen. = I saw him for the last time yesterday.

3. aamiaiseksi, aamupalaksi / lounaaksi / etc. = for breakfast / for lunch / etc.

Mitä syöt aamupalaksi ? = What did you eat for breakfast?

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There are more uses of "ksi" form, and I can try to add them here as I come across them or comment if you can think of any good ones!

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Hyi = a sound/word indicating disgust, so something like "eww" (similar meaning to "yök")

-> Hyi yök = eww yuck

Hui = a sound/word meaning fear or horror

-> Hui kauheeta (something like "Ahh horrifying")

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reissu = a trip

käydä reissulla = to go on a trip

Hän kävi englannissa reissulla viime vuonna. = He travelled to England last year.

lähteä reissulle = to leave on a trip

Meillä on paljon tekemistä vielä ennen kuin lähdemme reissulle. = We have lots to do before we leave on the trip.

matka = trip, journey

olla matkoilla = to be travelling

Olemme matkoilla elokuun loppuun asti. = We are travelling until the end of August.

matkustaa = to travel

Hän haluaa matkustaa ennen kuin lukukausi alkaa. = He wants to travel before the semester starts.

olla matkalla = to be "on the way"

Olen matkalla nyt, nähdään kohta. = I'm on the way, see you soon.

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Exercise related vocab in Finnish

kuntosali = gym

kyykky = squat

punnerrus = push up

lankku = plank

leuanveto = pull up

lihaskuntoharjoittelu/lihasvoimaharjoittelu = weight training

lenkkarit = runners (shoes)

juoksulenkki = a jog (a run)

kävelylenkki = a walk

käydä lenkillä = to go for a run/jog/walk

hölkkä = jog

liikunta = exercise

ryhmäliikunta = group workout

urheilu = sport

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Word of the day: kela

kela = reel, spool, coil

Examples:

filmikela = film reel

Kelalla oleva jatkojohto = An extension cord (wrapped) on a coil

-> These examples obviously have nothing to do with "Kela" the institution dealing with social benefits.

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Verb of the day: karttua

karttua = to accrue

Tilille on karttunut rahaa. = Money has accrued in the account.

Mistä eläke karttuu? = How does pension accrue? / (Or more literally: From where do you/does one accrue pension?)

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Verb of the day: olla vailla

olla vailla = to be lacking, to be without

[note: "vailla" is an adverb but quite commonly used with the "olla" verb]

-> used with the "partitive form" to indicate what is lacking

Hän on vailla suojaa. = He is without shelter.

Hän on vailla järkeä. = She doesn't have any sense.

This "vailla" form is also used when telling time:

viittä vailla kymmennen = 5 to 10