Word
Uusi ravintola on kuulemma erittäin hyvä.
Meaning
The new restaurant is reportedly extremely good.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Uusi ravintola on kuulemma erittäin hyvä.
Since this lesson focuses on muka, why does this sentence use kuulemma instead?
kuulemma means "reportedly" in a neutral way, showing you heard the information but don't doubt it. The lesson includes this to contrast with muka. If you used muka here (Uusi ravintola on muka erittäin hyvä), it would mean "The restaurant is supposedly extremely good," implying you are highly skeptical of the claim.
Is there a connection between kuulemma and the verb kuulla (to hear)?
Yes, it is derived directly from kuulla. Recognizing the kuul- root is the easiest way to remember that this particle is used specifically for reporting things you have heard from others.
Can I move kuulemma to a different part of the sentence?
Yes, but placing it right after the main verb (on) is the most natural, neutral spot for evidential words like kuulemma, muka, or ehkä. If you move it to the very beginning (Kuulemma uusi ravintola...), you place extra emphasis on the fact that this is just hearsay.
How does erittäin compare to other words for 'very', like tosi or todella?
erittäin translates closer to "extremely" or "highly." It is a bit more formal and emphatic than tosi (which is common in spoken language). Using erittäin here gives the sentence the tone of a strong recommendation or a formal restaurant review.