Questions & Answers about Olen väsynyt, mutta silti jatkan opiskelua.
Why can minä be omitted in Olen väsynyt?
In Finnish the subject pronoun is optional because the verb ending already shows the person. Olen literally means “I am,” so minä (I) is understood and usually dropped to sound more natural.
What do mutta and silti mean, and why are they used together?
mutta = “but”
silti = “still” or “nevertheless”
Using mutta silti strengthens the contrast: “I’m tired, but nevertheless I continue studying.” You could use just one (e.g. mutta jatkan or silti jatkan), but both together add emphasis.
Can I move silti to a different position in the sentence?
Yes. Finnish word order is relatively flexible. All of these work:
• Olen väsynyt, mutta silti jatkan opiskelua.
• Olen väsynyt, mutta jatkan silti opiskelua.
• Olen väsynyt, silti jatkan opiskelua.
Changing the spot of silti shifts the emphasis slightly (on the action, on the contrast, etc.) but the core meaning remains.
Why is opiskelua in the partitive case?