B1 Collocation Formal

ottaa huomioon ehdotus

to consider a proposal

Significado

To think about someone's suggestion.

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Contexto cultural

Finns value 'asiallisuus' (professionalism). Saying you'll take a suggestion into account is a serious promise to actually think about it. In flat hierarchies, this phrase is used by managers to show they aren't dictators, even if they don't use the idea. In international relations, Finnish diplomats use this to remain neutral while showing engagement.

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The 'N' Rule

If you are definitely going to do it, use 'ehdotuksen'. If you are just thinking about it generally, use 'ehdotusta'.

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Don't over-use

If you say this too much without taking action, people will think you are just being dismissive.

Significado

To think about someone's suggestion.

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The 'N' Rule

If you are definitely going to do it, use 'ehdotuksen'. If you are just thinking about it generally, use 'ehdotusta'.

⚠️

Don't over-use

If you say this too much without taking action, people will think you are just being dismissive.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Meidän täytyy ottaa tämä ______ huomioon. (ehdotus)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ehdotus

In 'täytyy' (must) sentences, the object is in the nominative/accusative form without -n if it's a 'must' structure for a single thing.

Which sentence is the most professional response to a boss?

Boss: 'Voisitko kokeilla tätä uutta ohjelmaa?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Otan ehdotuksesi huomioon.

It shows professional respect and willingness to evaluate the idea.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are the core vocabulary components of the phrase.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

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Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. Fill Blank B1

Meidän täytyy ottaa tämä ______ huomioon. (ehdotus)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ehdotus

In 'täytyy' (must) sentences, the object is in the nominative/accusative form without -n if it's a 'must' structure for a single thing.

Which sentence is the most professional response to a boss? Choose A2

Boss: 'Voisitko kokeilla tätä uutta ohjelmaa?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Otan ehdotuksesi huomioon.

It shows professional respect and willingness to evaluate the idea.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are the core vocabulary components of the phrase.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Neither is 'better', but 'huomioida' is more common in modern, concise business writing.

Yes, 'ottaa joku huomioon' means to consider someone's needs or presence.

Frases relacionadas

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ottaa lukuun

synonym

To take into account/count in

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jättää huomiotta

contrast

To ignore

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panna merkille

similar

To note/notice

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huomioida

synonym

To notice/consider

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