Ympäristö on rauhallinen.

to be

Breakdown of Ympäristö on rauhallinen.

• rauhallinen: peaceful
• ympäristö: the environment

Questions & Answers about Ympäristö on rauhallinen.

What does Ympäristö mean in English?

It translates to "environment" or "surroundings". In context, it refers to the setting or conditions around something.

What role does on play in this sentence?

On is the third person singular present form of the verb olla, which means "to be." In this sentence, it functions as a linking (copular) verb equivalent to "is" in English.

How does rauhallinen translate into English?

Rauhallinen means "peaceful." It describes a state of calmness or tranquility.

Why is there no article (like "the") before Ympäristö?

Finnish does not use articles such as "a" or "the". Nouns appear on their own, and the context shows whether it should be interpreted as definite or indefinite.

How is the sentence structure of Ympäristö on rauhallinen similar to or different from English?

The structure mirrors a common English pattern: Subject (Ympäristö) – Verb (on) – Predicate Adjective (rauhallinen), which translates to "The environment is peaceful." Although the ordering is similar, Finnish lacks articles and uses inflectional endings where required in other contexts.

Does the adjective rauhallinen change its form to agree with Ympäristö?

In the predicate position as seen here, rauhallinen remains in its base form. Finnish adjectives may take on additional endings in attributive positions or other cases, but when used predicate-wise to describe the subject, no extra inflection is necessary.

Are there any pronunciation tips for reading Ympäristö on rauhallinen correctly?

Yes. Finnish is highly phonetic—each letter is generally pronounced as written. Emphasize the first syllable in each word: for example, "YMP-äristö," "ON," "RAU-hal-li-nen." This consistent stress pattern helps in maintaining proper pronunciation.