Bedeutung
To suggest something without saying it directly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns value 'lukurauha' (reading peace) and often communicate through silence. 'Antaa ymmärtää' is the verbal acknowledgment of this non-verbal communication. Both Finland and Japan are high-context in social cues. The Finnish 'antaa ymmärtää' is the equivalent of the Japanese 'kuuki wo yomu' (reading the air). In American business, 'antaa ymmärtää' can be seen as frustratingly vague. Americans often prefer 'bottom-lining' it. Indirectness is a sign of respect and hospitality. To 'antaa ymmärtää' a need is more polite than asking for it directly.
The 'Että' Trick
If you're unsure how to continue the sentence, just use 'että' (that). It works 90% of the time.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every sentence, you'll sound like a spy or a politician. Use it only for actual hints.
Bedeutung
To suggest something without saying it directly.
The 'Että' Trick
If you're unsure how to continue the sentence, just use 'että' (that). It works 90% of the time.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every sentence, you'll sound like a spy or a politician. Use it only for actual hints.
Participle Power
Using 'antaa ymmärtää olevansa...' (implying being...) makes you sound like a C1 level speaker.
Silence is a Hint
In Finland, if someone doesn't respond to your suggestion, they are often 'antamassa ymmärtää' that they don't agree.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'antaa' in the past tense.
Pomo ______ ymmärtää, että saamme bonuksen.
The sentence refers to a past event ('the boss implied'), so the past tense 'antoi' is correct.
Which sentence means 'He implied he was rich'?
Valitse oikea lause:
The structure 'antaa ymmärtää' + participle 'olevansa' is the correct way to express this implication.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Sanoiko hän suoraan, että hän eroaa? B: Ei, mutta hän ______.
The context 'He didn't say it directly, but...' requires the phrase for implying.
Match the implication to the situation.
Jos joku katsoo kelloaan monta kertaa, hän antaa ymmärtää, että...
Looking at a watch is a classic way to 'antaa ymmärtää' that you are in a hurry.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPomo ______ ymmärtää, että saamme bonuksen.
The sentence refers to a past event ('the boss implied'), so the past tense 'antoi' is correct.
Valitse oikea lause:
The structure 'antaa ymmärtää' + participle 'olevansa' is the correct way to express this implication.
A: Sanoiko hän suoraan, että hän eroaa? B: Ei, mutta hän ______.
The context 'He didn't say it directly, but...' requires the phrase for implying.
Jos joku katsoo kelloaan monta kertaa, hän antaa ymmärtää, että...
Looking at a watch is a classic way to 'antaa ymmärtää' that you are in a hurry.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's usually the opposite! It's a way to be polite and avoid direct conflict.
Yes! 'Hän antoi ymmärtää, että hän pitää lahjasta.'
The past tense is 'antoi ymmärtää.' Only the first verb changes.
Use the passive: 'Minun annettiin ymmärtää.'
'Vihjailla' is more like 'to drop hints' (active), while 'antaa ymmärtää' is more about the impression created.
Yes, it's very common to describe what the employer implied about the role.
The person receiving the hint is in the genitive (minun, sinun, hänen).
Yes! 'Tämä kirja antaa ymmärtää, että loppu on surullinen.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or your boss.
Forgetting that 'antaa' is the verb that conjugates.
Verwandte Redewendungen
vihjailla
synonymTo hint or insinuate
antaa olettaa
similarTo lead to assume
lukea rivien välistä
builds onTo read between the lines
kiertää kuin kissa kuumaa puuroa
similarTo beat around the bush
puhua suoraan
contrastTo speak directly
