This document provides examples of linking words in Finnish that can be used to connect clauses and sentences. It presents sentences in English and their translations into Finnish using different linking words such as "kun", "siit辰 l辰htien kun", "sill辰 aikaa kun", "koska", "kunnes", and "vasta kun". Similarly, it provides examples of sentences in English and their translations using linking words like "jos", "ellei", "jotta", "joten", "ik辰辰n kuin". The document is intended to help learners of Finnish understand how to use a variety of linking words in the Finnish language.
2. 1. Can you take the rubbish out while I do the dishes?
2. Mary has always been into maths while her brother is keen on
biology.
3. Brendan has been very quiet since he came home from work.
4. Since you dont have anything better to do, you can take the dog
out.
5. Wait until youre asked to go in.
6. Not until he was an adult did he learn to ride a bike.
Translate the following sentences in pairs:
kun taas
siit辰 l辰htien kun
sill辰 aikaa kun
koska
kunnes
vasta kun
3. 1. I will do it if thats ok with everyone.
2. I will do it unless somebody else wants to do it.
3. Fred walks around as if he owned the place.
4. I need this job so I can pay my rent.
5. His salary was higher than before so he started
donating money to charity.
Translate the following sentences in pairs:
jos
ellei
jotta
joten
ik辰辰n kuin
4. 1. After youve cleaned your room, you can go out.
2. Call me as soon as you get the results.
3. You can drive faster once we get on the highway.
4. Now that youve got a permanent job, its time to plan
your future.
5. Every time I see Pamela, shes talking on the phone.
6. The first time I saw you, I knew you were the one.
Translate the following sentences in pairs:
sen j辰lkeen kun
heti kun
heti kun
nyt kun
joka kerta kun
ensimm辰isell辰
kerralla kun
KUN ei ole aina WHEN!
5. 1. Sophie wouldnt apologize although she was wrong.
2. Sophie wouldnt apologize even though she was wrong.
3. Sophie wouldnt apologize even if she was wrong.
4. Even I would admit it if I was wrong.
5. Even so, I know Sophie wont give in.
6. Youd better take an umbrella in case it rains.
Translate the following sentences in pairs:
vaikka (tosi)
vaikka (tosi)
vaikka (kuviteltu)
jopa
silt辰 varalta, ett辰
silti
6. 1. He is both handsome and polite.
2. He is not only handsome but also polite.
3. He is not so polite as he is handsome.
4. I want either tea or coffee.
5. She wants neither tea nor coffee.
6. On (the) one hand I think Johns right. On the other
hand, Sally also has a point.
Remember these word pairs
7. 1. Kate is down to earth whereas William is more of a dreamer.
2. I didnt get enough sleep last night and therefore I need coffee ASAP.
3. I wont go till youve told me what to do.
4. Ive spent all my money. Furthermore/Moreover, Ive lost my keys!
5. Nevertheless/Nonetheless, Im happy to be with my friends.
6. I worked very hard and, consequently/in consequence, got an A+!
and check the spelling of these!