Significado
To mention a topic in conversation.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'asia-keskeisyys' (matter-centeredness). Bringing a topic up directly is seen as efficient and honest, not rude. In Finnish companies, anyone can 'ottaa esille' a topic, regardless of hierarchy, reflecting the flat organizational structure. Silence is common in Finland. 'Ottaa esille' is the bridge used to break a purposeful silence with a new topic. Patients are encouraged to be proactive. Doctors often end sessions by asking if there's anything else to 'ottaa esille'.
The 'Sen' Trick
If you want to say 'bring up that...', use 'ottaa esille sen, että...'. It makes you sound much more native.
Don't forget the object case
Remember: 'Otan asian (genitive) esille' but 'En ota asiaa (partitive) esille'.
Significado
To mention a topic in conversation.
The 'Sen' Trick
If you want to say 'bring up that...', use 'ottaa esille sen, että...'. It makes you sound much more native.
Don't forget the object case
Remember: 'Otan asian (genitive) esille' but 'En ota asiaa (partitive) esille'.
Professional Polish
In a meeting, use the conditional 'Haluaisin ottaa esille...' to sound more polite and professional.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Haluaisin ____ esille yhden tärkeän asian.
After 'haluaisin' (I would like), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to bring up the price in a shop.
The object 'hinta' must be in the genitive/accusative form 'hinnan'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Onko sinulla jotain sanottavaa? B: Kyllä, haluaisin ____ ____ uuden idean.
'Ottaa esille' is the correct phrase for introducing an idea.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Ota passi esille.'
You take out your passport (physical object) at the airport.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHaluaisin ____ esille yhden tärkeän asian.
After 'haluaisin' (I would like), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
You want to bring up the price in a shop.
The object 'hinta' must be in the genitive/accusative form 'hinnan'.
A: Onko sinulla jotain sanottavaa? B: Kyllä, haluaisin ____ ____ uuden idean.
'Ottaa esille' is the correct phrase for introducing an idea.
Sentence: 'Ota passi esille.'
You take out your passport (physical object) at the airport.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in 90% of cases they are interchangeable. 'Esille' is slightly more common for topics of discussion, while 'esiin' is slightly more common for physical objects being revealed.
No, you don't 'ottaa esille' a person. You would use 'esitellä' (to introduce) or 'kutsua' (to invite).
There isn't one perfect opposite, but 'jättää mainitsematta' (to leave unmentioned) or 'vaieta' (to stay silent about something) work.
You say 'Minä otin sen esille'. Remember the 'tt' changes to 't'.
Absolutely. It's very common in work-related chats like Slack or Teams.
Not at all. It's a neutral, functional phrase. However, the *topic* you bring up might be sensitive.
No, for that you use 'viedä roskat ulos'. 'Esille' means to a place where it is visible/available, not away.
Yes, 'ottaa esille muistoja' is perfectly fine and quite poetic.
Yes, 'ottaa puheeksi' is often used specifically for addressing difficult behaviors or sensitive issues.
Yes, but 'ottaa esille kysymyksen' (accusative) is the correct grammar.
Frases relacionadas
ottaa puheeksi
similarTo bring something up in conversation, often a sensitive topic.
tuoda esille
synonymTo bring forth, to present.
nostaa esiin
similarTo raise/lift up into view.
mainita
similarTo mention.
