hiljainen→ quietFinnish word meaning
"hiljainen" is a A2-level Finnish word meaning "quiet". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.
14 stories
Example Sentences
The Wrong Number
Lisa on kotona hiljaisena iltana.
Lisa is at home on a quiet evening.
At the Library
Kirjasto on suuri ja hiljainen.
The library is big and quiet.
Getting a Library Card
Kirjasto on hiljainen ja siisti.
The library is quiet and clean.
Called the Teacher Mom
Luokka on hiljaa.
The class is silent.
The Pet Sitter
'Lähden lomalle kahdeksi viikoksi,' rouva Johnson selitti.
'I'm going on vacation for two weeks,' Mrs. Johnson explained.
The Secret Admirer
Toimisto oli tyhjä ja hiljainen.
The office was empty and quiet.
The Anonymous Message
Hän rakasti hiljaista työtään ja tunsi kaikki vakituiset kävijät.
She loved her quiet job and knew all the regular visitors.
Hostel Life
'Hiljainen aika alkaa yhdeltätoista,' Maria selitti.
'Quiet time starts at eleven,' Maria explained.
Sibling Rivalry
Sophie oli hiljaisempi ja rakasti maalaamista taideluokassa.
Sophie was quieter and loved painting in the art room.
The Strange Noise
Talossa oli täysin hiljaista.
The house was completely silent.
The Noisy Neighbors
Hän rakasti suuria ikkunoita ja hiljaista katua.
She loved the big windows and the quiet street.
The School Play
Emma oli aina ollut hiljainen oppilas, joka mieluiten istui luokkahuoneen takaosassa.
Emma had always been a quiet student who preferred to sit in the back of the classroom.
The Empty Nest
'Talossa on nyt niin hiljaista', hän sanoi hiljaa.
'It feels so quiet in the house now,' he said softly.
The Breakup
Michael oli pitkään hiljaa tuijottaen kahvikuppiaan.
Michael was silent for a long moment, staring at his coffee cup.
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