C1 Collocation Formal

tehdä periaatepäätös

to make a matter of principle

Significado

Deciding based on values rather than immediate benefits.

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Contexto cultural

In Finnish politics, a 'periaatepäätös' by the Government is a powerful tool. It's not a law yet, but it signals to the whole country where the ship is heading. It reflects the Finnish desire for consensus. Finnish companies like Nokia or Neste often use this phrase in their sustainability reports to show they aren't just following trends, but acting on deep-seated values. The concept of 'periaatteen ihminen' is highly respected. If you make a 'periaatepäätös' and break it, you might lose 'kasvot' (face) or respect in your community.

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Sound like a leader

Use this phrase in business presentations to show you have a long-term vision.

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Don't overdo it

If you use it for small things, you'll sound like you're trying too hard to be formal.

Significado

Deciding based on values rather than immediate benefits.

🎯

Sound like a leader

Use this phrase in business presentations to show you have a long-term vision.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

If you use it for small things, you'll sound like you're trying too hard to be formal.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'periaatepäätös'.

Hallitus ei halunnut tehdä _________ asiasta vielä tänään.

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

The sentence is negative ('ei halunnut tehdä'), so the object must be in the partitive case.

Which situation is best suited for the phrase 'tehdä periaatepäätös'?

Valitse sopivin tilanne:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Yritys päättää käyttää vain kierrätettyjä materiaaleja.

This is a strategic, value-based decision that sets a rule for the future.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English equivalent.

Yhdistä parit:

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

These are all common translations and related terms.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'periaatepäätös'. Fill Blank B2

Hallitus ei halunnut tehdä _________ asiasta vielä tänään.

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

The sentence is negative ('ei halunnut tehdä'), so the object must be in the partitive case.

Which situation is best suited for the phrase 'tehdä periaatepäätös'? Choose B1

Valitse sopivin tilanne:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Yritys päättää käyttää vain kierrätettyjä materiaaleja.

This is a strategic, value-based decision that sets a rule for the future.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English equivalent. Match C1

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

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

These are all common translations and related terms.

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Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

In the Finnish government, it is not a law, but it is a strong political commitment that civil servants must follow in their planning.

Yes! 'Tein periaatepäätöksen olla syömättä karkkia' is a very common way to express a serious commitment to a diet.

Frases relacionadas

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tehdä linjaus

similar

To make a policy or strategic alignment.

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periaatteen vuoksi

builds on

For the sake of principle.

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arvovalinta

similar

A choice based on values.

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