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Using “takana” (behind) in sentences Exercises in Finnish language

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Mastering the use of "takana," which translates to "behind" in English, is a fundamental aspect of gaining fluency in Finnish. This postpositional word is frequently used in everyday Finnish to describe the location of objects, people, and places in relation to one another. Understanding how to correctly incorporate "takana" into sentences is crucial for clear and precise communication. In this section, we will delve into various grammatical structures and provide exercises to help you become proficient in using "takana." In Finnish, the placement of "takana" differs from English, where prepositions usually precede the noun. Instead, "takana" follows the noun it describes. For instance, "the car is behind the house" translates to "auto on talon takana." As you work through the exercises, you will encounter different sentence structures and contexts, helping you to naturally integrate "takana" into your Finnish vocabulary. Let's get started with some practical examples and engaging activities to enhance your understanding and usage of this essential postposition.

Exercise 1

1. Pallo on *kaapin takana* (The ball is not in front of the cupboard). 2. Auto on *talon takana* (The car is not in front of the house). 3. Kissa on *sohvan takana* (The cat is not on the sofa). 4. Puutarha on *talomme takana* (The garden is not in front of our house). 5. Koira on *puun takana* (The dog is not in front of the tree). 6. Pyörä on *auton takana* (The bike is not in front of the car). 7. Lapsi on *aidan takana* (The child is not in front of the fence). 8. Kirja on *hyllyn takana* (The book is not on the shelf). 9. Koulurakennus on *puiston takana* (The school building is not in front of the park). 10. Kengät ovat *oven takana* (The shoes are not in front of the door).

Exercise 2

1. Kissa istuu tuolin *takana* (location relative to chair). 2. Auto on talon *takana* (location relative to house). 3. Piha on rakennuksen *takana* (location relative to building). 4. Puutarha on talon *takana* (location relative to house). 5. Mies seisoo oven *takana* (location relative to door). 6. Koira piiloutui puun *takana* (location relative to tree). 7. Pallo on sohvan *takana* (location relative to sofa). 8. Pyörä on auton *takana* (location relative to car). 9. Lapset leikkivät seinän *takana* (location relative to wall). 10. Polku jatkuu metsän *takana* (location relative to forest).

Exercise 3

1. The cat is hiding *behind* the couch (location word). 2. The park is *behind* the school (location word). 3. She found her keys *behind* the TV (location word). 4. The dog is barking *behind* the fence (location word). 5. The house is *behind* the trees (location word). 6. The old barn is *behind* the farmhouse (location word). 7. They parked the car *behind* the building (location word). 8. The playground is *behind* the library (location word). 9. The bicycle was left *behind* the garage (location word). 10. The statue stands *behind* the fountain (location word).