Significado
To think carefully about a decision.
Contexto cultural
Finns value silence. If you say you are considering something, the other person will likely stop talking to give you space. Don't feel pressured to fill the silence. In Finnish business, 'harkita' is a binding promise of a future answer. If you say you'll consider it, you MUST get back to them, or you will be seen as unreliable. Using 'harkita' for small social things can be seen as a 'humorous overstatement' (huumori). It's a common way for Finns to be dryly funny. The Finnish 'Harkintavalta' (discretionary power) is a key legal concept. It means an official has the right to 'harkita' a case based on their judgment.
The 'Polite No'
In Finnish business, 'Me harkitsemme tätä' followed by a long silence often means 'No, but I don't want to be rude'. Watch for the context!
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'harkitsen asia'. It sounds like you are about to finish considering it in the next 0.5 seconds. Always use 'asiaa'.
Significado
To think carefully about a decision.
The 'Polite No'
In Finnish business, 'Me harkitsemme tätä' followed by a long silence often means 'No, but I don't want to be rude'. Watch for the context!
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'harkitsen asia'. It sounds like you are about to finish considering it in the next 0.5 seconds. Always use 'asiaa'.
Don't Rush
If someone tells you they are considering your offer, do NOT push for an answer. It is considered very rude in Finland.
Ponte a prueba
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.
Kiitos tarjouksesta. Meidän täytyy ______ asiaa ensi viikkoon asti.
After 'täytyy', we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Valitse oikea partitiivimuoto.
Oletko jo harkinnut ______?
'Harkita' requires the partitive case for its object.
Mitä vastaat työhaastattelussa, jos haluat miettiä palkkaa?
Pomo: 'Tarjoamme sinulle 3000 euroa kuukaudessa. Mitä sanot?' Sinä: '________'
This is the most professional and culturally appropriate response.
Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea verbi.
1. Valitset jäätelöä. 2. Päätät asunnon ostosta. 3. Mietit filosofisia kysymyksiä.
'Miettiä' is for small things, 'harkita' for decisions, 'pohtia' for deep thought.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosKiitos tarjouksesta. Meidän täytyy ______ asiaa ensi viikkoon asti.
After 'täytyy', we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Oletko jo harkinnut ______?
'Harkita' requires the partitive case for its object.
Pomo: 'Tarjoamme sinulle 3000 euroa kuukaudessa. Mitä sanot?' Sinä: '________'
This is the most professional and culturally appropriate response.
1. Valitset jäätelöä. 2. Päätät asunnon ostosta. 3. Mietit filosofisia kysymyksiä.
'Miettiä' is for small things, 'harkita' for decisions, 'pohtia' for deep thought.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot quite. 'Miettiä' is general thinking, while 'harkita' is specifically for making a decision or evaluating something serious.
Only if you are being sarcastic or if it's a very important event like a wedding. Otherwise, use 'miettiä'.
It takes the partitive case (e.g., asiaa, sitä, tätä).
You can say 'Olen tehnyt päätöksen' or 'Olen harkinnut asian loppuun'.
Yes, if the topic is serious. For casual plans, use 'katotaan' (let's see).
It is neutral. It simply means the process is happening.
It means 'consideration period', often used in divorce proceedings or job offers.
No, you must say 'harkitsen menemistä' (using the -mista form).
Yes, a coach might 'harkita' a player's position or a strategy change.
'Harkitsematon' (thoughtless/impulsive).
Frases relacionadas
ottaa harkintaan
specialized formTo take into consideration (officially).
harkittu päätös
builds onA well-considered decision.
punnita vaihtoehtoja
similarTo weigh the options.
nukkua yön yli
similarTo sleep on it.
