Adjektiivi + prepositio: kattava lista YO-kokeeseen

"Hän on kiinnostunut historiasta." Suomenkielinen valitsee helposti of-preposition, koska -sta-pääte tuntuu siltä. Oikea muoto on kuitenkin interested in history. Adjektiiveille on omat vakiintuneet prepositionsa, ja ne kannattaa opetella pareina.

Of-preposition kanssa

afraid of (peloissaan): She is afraid of spiders.
proud of (ylpeä): I am proud of my sister.
aware of (tietoinen): Are you aware of the risks?
capable of (kykenevä): He is capable of great things.
fond of (mieltynyt): My grandmother is fond of gardening.
tired of (kyllästynyt): I am tired of waiting.
ashamed of (häpeissään): He felt ashamed of his behaviour.
jealous of (mustasukkainen): She was jealous of her colleague.
typical of (tyypillistä jllk): That answer is typical of him.

In-preposition kanssa

interested in (kiinnostunut): I am very interested in history.
experienced in (kokenut): She is experienced in negotiations.
involved in (osallisena): He was involved in the project.
successful in (menestyvä): They were successful in business.
skilled in (taitava): The team is skilled in problem-solving.

At-preposition kanssa

good at (hyvä jssk): She is good at maths.
bad at (huono jssk): I am bad at remembering names.
brilliant at (loistava): He is brilliant at chess.
hopeless at (toivoton): I am hopeless at drawing.
surprised at (yllättynyt): We were surprised at the result.

For-preposition kanssa

responsible for (vastuussa): Parents are responsible for their children.
famous for (kuuluisa): Finland is famous for its lakes.
suitable for (sopiva): This film is suitable for all ages.
ready for (valmis): Are you ready for the exam?
eligible for (oikeutettu): Students are eligible for a discount.

To-preposition kanssa

similar to (samanlainen): Her style is similar to mine.
used to (tottunut): I am used to cold weather.
married to (naimisissa): She is married to a teacher.
related to (sukua, liittyvä): Stress is related to many illnesses.
opposed to (vastustava): Many people are opposed to the reform.

With ja about ja from

familiar with (tuttu): I am familiar with this software.
satisfied with (tyytyväinen): Customers are satisfied with the service.
disappointed with (pettynyt): She was disappointed with the result.
worried about (huolissaan): Parents are worried about social media.
excited about (innoissaan): The children are excited about the trip.
different from (erilainen): British English is different from American English.
absent from (poissa): He was absent from school yesterday.

Yleisimmät virheet suomalaisille

Suomen sijapäätteen suora käännös: -sta-pääte vie usein of-prepositioon, vaikka oikea olisi in tai from.
Väärin: I am interested of history. She is proud about her work.
Oikein: I am interested in history. She is proud of her work.

Married with vs married to: Suomeksi "naimisissa jonkun KANSSA" houkuttelee with-prepositioon. Englanniksi vakiintunut muoto on married to.
Väärin: He is married with a doctor.
Oikein: He is married to a doctor.

Good in vs good at: Kun puhutaan taidoista tai osaamisesta, prepositio on at.
Väärin: She is good in maths.
Oikein: She is good at maths.

Afraid for vs afraid of: Pelko jstk on afraid of. Afraid for tarkoittaa, että pelkää jonkun PUOLESTA.
Väärin: I am afraid for spiders.
Oikein: I am afraid of spiders. / I am afraid for my brother (because he is sick).

Lue myös: Verbi + prepositio -lista ja Substantiivi + prepositio -lista.