Significado
To feel irritated or angry.
Contexto cultural
Complaining (valittaminen) is a social bonding tool. Saying 'ottaa päähän' about the weather is a way to start a friendly conversation. In Finnish offices, people are quite direct. It's common to hear 'ottaa päähän' when a project is delayed, but it's usually not directed at a person. Younger Finns often shorten the phrase to just 'ottaa päähä' or use variations like 'ottaa kupoliin' to sound more urban. The 'Grumpy Old Man' (Mielensäpahoittaja) character in Finnish literature is the master of things 'taking to the head'.
Use 'Mua'
In real life, almost everyone says 'Mua ottaa päähän' instead of 'Minua ottaa päähän'.
Avoid with Bosses
Unless you have a very relaxed relationship, use 'harmittaa' with your superior.
Significado
To feel irritated or angry.
Use 'Mua'
In real life, almost everyone says 'Mua ottaa päähän' instead of 'Minua ottaa päähän'.
Avoid with Bosses
Unless you have a very relaxed relationship, use 'harmittaa' with your superior.
The Finnish Sigh
This phrase is often preceded by a long, heavy exhale. It's part of the performance!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the person (Partitive).
_____ (Minä) ottaa päähän tämä sää.
The person feeling the annoyance must be in the partitive case.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'm annoyed' to a friend?
Valitse luonnollisin vaihtoehto:
'Minua ottaa päähän' is the most common idiomatic way to express frustration in casual Finnish.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Bussi on taas myöhässä. B: No niinpä, se _____.
The idiom is always 'ottaa päähän' (illative case).
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Milloin sanot 'ottaa päähän'?
You use it when something annoying or frustrating happens.
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4 ejercicios_____ (Minä) ottaa päähän tämä sää.
The person feeling the annoyance must be in the partitive case.
Valitse luonnollisin vaihtoehto:
'Minua ottaa päähän' is the most common idiomatic way to express frustration in casual Finnish.
A: Bussi on taas myöhässä. B: No niinpä, se _____.
The idiom is always 'ottaa päähän' (illative case).
Milloin sanot 'ottaa päähän'?
You use it when something annoying or frustrating happens.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it is not a swear word. It is informal slang, but it's safe to use in most social situations.
No, it is strictly for negative feelings of frustration or annoyance.
'Harmittaa' is neutral and polite. 'Ottaa päähän' is more informal and expresses a stronger feeling of being 'fed up'.
You can say 'Se ottaa todella päähän' or 'Se ottaa niin päähän'.
It's better to avoid it. Use 'haastavaa' (challenging) or 'harmillista' (unfortunate) instead.
It is used equally by everyone in Finland regardless of gender.
No, that's a common mistake. It must be 'minua' (partitive).
It's a synonym meaning 'to take to the brain'. It's just as common and informal.
No, for physical pain use 'särkeä' or 'koskea'.
Yes, it's perfectly fine to use around or with children.
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