Significado
Observing something with care.
Contexto cultural
Finns value honesty and precision. 'Katsoa tarkasti' is often used when verifying facts or quality, reflecting the 'Sisu' mindset of doing things right. In the forest, looking closely is a survival skill. Identifying mushrooms or berries requires 'tarkkuus' to avoid poisonous ones. Finnish design is known for minimalism where every detail matters. Designers 'katsovat tarkasti' every line and material. While 'katsoa tarkasti' is good for objects, doing it to people can be seen as 'tuijottaminen' (staring), which is uncomfortable for many Finns.
Use with 'läpi'
Pairing it with 'läpi' (through) makes it sound even more thorough: 'Katsoa tarkasti läpi'.
Adjective vs Adverb
Never say 'Katso tarkka'. Always use the -sti ending for the adverb.
Significado
Observing something with care.
Use with 'läpi'
Pairing it with 'läpi' (through) makes it sound even more thorough: 'Katsoa tarkasti läpi'.
Adjective vs Adverb
Never say 'Katso tarkka'. Always use the -sti ending for the adverb.
The 'Tarkasti katsottuna' trick
Use this phrase at the start of a sentence to sound like a sophisticated native speaker when giving a detailed opinion.
Silence is Gold
In Finland, looking closely often happens in silence. Don't feel the need to talk while you are examining something.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing adverb to say 'Look closely'.
Katso ______, näetkö pienen linnun?
We need the adverbial form '-sti' to modify the verb 'katso'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a colleague to check a document?
Miten pyydät kollegaa tarkistamaan paperin?
'Katsoa tarkasti' is the standard way to ask for a careful review.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Yhdistä parit.
These are all verbs related to looking with different nuances.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Missä minun passini on? B: En tiedä. ______ (Look closely) laukkuun.
The imperative form 'Katso' is used for giving instructions.
In which situation would you use 'katsoa tarkasti'?
Valitse oikea tilanne.
Checking a ticket requires precision and focus on details.
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Ayudas visuales
When to Look Tarkasti
Work
- • Contracts
- • Code
- • Emails
Nature
- • Birds
- • Mushrooms
- • Tracks
Home
- • Recipes
- • Lost keys
- • Instructions
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosKatso ______, näetkö pienen linnun?
We need the adverbial form '-sti' to modify the verb 'katso'.
Miten pyydät kollegaa tarkistamaan paperin?
'Katsoa tarkasti' is the standard way to ask for a careful review.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all verbs related to looking with different nuances.
A: Missä minun passini on? B: En tiedä. ______ (Look closely) laukkuun.
The imperative form 'Katso' is used for giving instructions.
Valitse oikea tilanne.
Checking a ticket requires precision and focus on details.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in any context, from casual to professional.
Yes, but it implies a physical or professional examination. For social looking, it might sound like staring.
'Tarkasti' emphasizes precision and detail, while 'huolellisesti' emphasizes care and thoroughness.
Usually, yes (katsoa jotakin). But if the action is completed, it can take the accusative.
Use the comparative form: 'Katso tarkemmin'.
No, it's just very informal/slang. It's common in spoken Finnish.
Yes, it is a very common way to tell someone to pay attention.
It means 'strictly speaking' or 'upon closer inspection'.
Because 'tarkka' is an adjective (precise). To describe an action, you need an adverb (precisely), which is 'tarkasti'.
You can just say 'Tarkista' (Check it).
Frases relacionadas
tarkastella
specialized formTo examine or inspect
syynätä
synonymTo scrutinize (informal)
pitää silmällä
similarTo keep an eye on
tutkia
similarTo study or investigate
vilkaista
contrastTo glance
huomioida
builds onTo take into account / notice
