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Contexto cultural
Finns value 'asia' (the matter at hand). Getting an answer is about efficiency and moving forward. Small talk is often skipped to get to the 'vastaus'. In Finnish business, not giving an answer is seen as a lack of professionalism. Even a 'we don't know yet' is better than silence. Finns are heavy users of digital services. 'Saada vastaus' often happens via automated SMS or app notifications from the government or banks. Finnish honesty means that if you 'saada vastaus', it is usually the truth. Social white lies are less common than in many other cultures.
The Negative Rule
Always use 'vastausta' (partitive) when you didn't get it. This is the most common B1 error.
No 'Take'
Never use 'ottaa'. It sounds very strange to Finnish ears.
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The Negative Rule
Always use 'vastausta' (partitive) when you didn't get it. This is the most common B1 error.
No 'Take'
Never use 'ottaa'. It sounds very strange to Finnish ears.
Formal Writing
In formal emails, use 'Odotan vastaustanne' (I await your answer) for a more professional tone than 'Haluan saada vastauksen'.
Silence
If you don't 'saada vastaus' from a Finn, they might be thinking. Don't push too hard immediately.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'vastaus' (vastaus, vastauksen, vastausta).
En ole vielä saanut ______.
Negative sentences in Finnish require the partitive case.
Which verb is correct?
Haluaisin ______ vastauksen mahdollisimman pian.
You 'get' (saada) an answer, you don't 'take' (ottaa) it.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Saitko jo vastauksen pomolta? B: Kyllä, ______.
The question asks if you 'already' got it, so a positive confirmation is the most logical fit.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are waiting for lab results from a clinic.
If you are waiting, you are 'expecting to get' (odotan saavani) the answer.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosEn ole vielä saanut ______.
Negative sentences in Finnish require the partitive case.
Haluaisin ______ vastauksen mahdollisimman pian.
You 'get' (saada) an answer, you don't 'take' (ottaa) it.
A: Saitko jo vastauksen pomolta? B: Kyllä, ______.
The question asks if you 'already' got it, so a positive confirmation is the most logical fit.
You are waiting for lab results from a clinic.
If you are waiting, you are 'expecting to get' (odotan saavani) the answer.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, if you were waiting for them to call you back with information.
Yes, 'vastauksen' is the inflected form used in most sentences.
A 'vastaus' is a reply to a question; a 'kommentti' is just a remark.
Sain kieltävän vastauksen.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
Yes, that means 'I got an answer from him/her'.
Use the plural: 'Sain vastauksia'.
Yes, 'Tutkimus sai vastauksen' is common.
No, that's a homonym from a different root!
Sain vihdoin vastauksen.
No, you 'esittää kysymyksen' (pose a question).
Using 'ottaa' instead of 'saada'.
Frases relacionadas
vastata
similarto answer
saada selvyys
builds onto get clarity
antaa vastaus
contrastto give an answer
jäädä vaille vastausta
contrastto be left without an answer
saada palaute
specialized formto get feedback
