Bedeutung
To choose between options.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns value 'jämäkkyys' (decisiveness). A person who can make decisions and stick to them is highly respected in both social and work life. Despite the value of individual decisiveness, consensus is key. Decisions are often made after everyone has had a chance to speak. The term 'päätöksentekokyky' is a common buzzword in Finnish politics, often used to criticize a government that seems stuck. Finns are generally modest, but being 'päättäväinen' (determined/decisive) is a trait that is quietly admired.
Use Partitive for Process
Use 'päätöksiä' (plural partitive) when talking about the general skill or multiple decisions.
Avoid 'Ottaa'
Never say 'ottaa päätös'. It's a classic sign of a non-native speaker translating from English.
Bedeutung
To choose between options.
Use Partitive for Process
Use 'päätöksiä' (plural partitive) when talking about the general skill or multiple decisions.
Avoid 'Ottaa'
Never say 'ottaa päätös'. It's a classic sign of a non-native speaker translating from English.
Compound Words
Learn 'päätöksenteko' (decision-making) to sound more professional in business contexts.
Consensus Matters
In Finland, saying 'Me teimme päätöksen' (We made a decision) often sounds better than 'Minä tein päätöksen' in a team setting.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tehdä'.
Meidän täytyy ________ päätöksiä heti.
After 'täytyy' (must), we use the first infinitive form of the verb.
Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural?
A) Minä otan päätöksiä. B) Minä teen päätöksiä. C) Minä päättää päätöksiä.
B is correct because 'tehdä' is the correct light verb for 'päätös'.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
1. Tehdä päätöksiä, 2. Lyödä lukkoon, 3. Päätyä johonkin
These are common variations of decision-making terms.
Complete the dialogue.
Pomo: 'Kuka tästä asiasta vastaa?' Työntekijä: 'Minä ________ päätökset tässä projektissa.'
The speaker is stating their authority to make decisions.
In which situation would you use 'tehdä päätöksiä'?
A) Picking a candy from a jar. B) Planning a company's 5-year strategy. C) Sneezing.
Strategic planning involves a formal decision-making process.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
One vs. Many
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenMeidän täytyy ________ päätöksiä heti.
After 'täytyy' (must), we use the first infinitive form of the verb.
A) Minä otan päätöksiä. B) Minä teen päätöksiä. C) Minä päättää päätöksiä.
B is correct because 'tehdä' is the correct light verb for 'päätös'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common variations of decision-making terms.
Pomo: 'Kuka tästä asiasta vastaa?' Työntekijä: 'Minä ________ päätökset tässä projektissa.'
The speaker is stating their authority to make decisions.
A) Picking a candy from a jar. B) Planning a company's 5-year strategy. C) Sneezing.
Strategic planning involves a formal decision-making process.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 Fragen'Päättää' is a simple verb (to decide), while 'tehdä päätös' is a bit more formal and emphasizes the act of making the decision.
It's a bit heavy for coffee. Use 'valita' (to choose) or just 'ottaa' (to take) for trivial things.
The word 'päätös' belongs to a word type where the 's' changes to 'ks' in the stem. So: päätös -> päätöks- + iä.
Yes, it is the standard term used in meetings, reports, and leadership discussions.
You would say: 'Olen tehnyt päätökseni.' (Note the possessive suffix -ni).
Yes, 'ratkaisu' means 'solution' or 'resolution'. It's very common in professional settings.
It means 'decision-maker'. It's a very common word in news and business.
Yes: 'Teimme päätöksiä eilen' (We made decisions yesterday).
No, it's a very neutral and professional phrase.
It means 'decision fatigue'—the feeling of being tired from making too many choices.
'Lyödä lukkoon' is the most common idiomatic way to say you've finalized a decision.
You can say: 'Voisitko tehdä päätöksen?' (Could you make a decision?)
Verwandte Redewendungen
päättää
similarto decide
tehdä ratkaisuja
synonymto make solutions/resolutions
lyödä lukkoon
specialized formto finalize
harkita
contrastto consider
valita
similarto choose
tehdä linjauksia
specialized formto set policies
