tule tänne
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Finnish as tule tänne.
The phrase is used as a request or command for someone to move toward the speaker's current location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb tule (come) and the adverb tänne (to here/this place).
Which one should you use?
While tule tänne means 'come here' (moving toward the speaker), mene sinne means 'go there' (moving away from the speaker).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Northern Finnish dialect, Tuut tänne is commonly expressed as "come here".
How does it change in a sentence?
To address multiple people or to use a more formal imperative, change tule to tulkaa. The formal way to say 'come here' is Tulkaa tänne. Tule tänne is the singular imperative form used for one person in an informal setting. The verb tulla means 'to come' in English. The adverb tänne means 'here'.
Did you know?
- The suffix in tänne is a 'sublative' case, which in Finnish grammar specifically describes moving onto or into something. This is why the word literally carries the meaning of 'towards this space'.
- If you were calling a dog, you might use a different command than if you were calling a person. While tule tänne is grammatically correct, many Finnish pet owners use the word tule with a high-pitched, melodic intonation to signal a friendly invitation rather than a command.
- Finnish uses different verbs for 'come' depending on whether you are arriving from a long distance or just moving toward someone. Tule is used for approaching, but for arriving at a destination, the verb saapua is more common.
Examples in context
- Tule tänne ja katso.Come here and have a look at it.This example shows how to use tule tänne when asking someone to look at something.Tatoeba #2781404 by Kalle63, translation #61460 by CK
- Älä tule tänne enää.Don't come here anymore.This example uses tule tänne in a negative command.Tatoeba #3871056 by Orava, translation #3826708 by CK
- Tule tänne ja auta minua.Come here and help me.This example uses tule tänne to ask for help.Tatoeba #3241926 by Silja, translation #61596 by CK
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura is calling Mikko from another room.
- LauraMikko, tule tänne hetkeksi.Mikko, come here for a moment.
- MikkoTulen heti, odota vain.I'm coming right now, just wait.
- LauraTule tänne nopeasti!Come here quickly!
- MikkoOlen jo tässä.I am already here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
