معنی
Relaxing or not worrying.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'mökki' (summer cottage) culture is the physical embodiment of 'ottaa iisisti'. It's where Finns go to escape the pressures of modern life. In the capital, 'iisisti' is often shortened even further in very fast speech to just 'iisi', as in 'Ota iisi'. Despite a reputation for efficiency, Finnish work culture values mental health. 'Ottaa iisisti' is a legitimate response to burnout risk. This phrase is a prime example of how English loanwords are not just 'borrowed' but 'conquered' by Finnish grammar.
The 'Iisi' Shortcut
You can use 'iisi' as an adjective too! 'Tämä on iisi juttu' (This is an easy thing).
Not for Funerals
Never tell someone to 'ottaa iisisti' at a funeral or during serious grief; it's too casual.
معنی
Relaxing or not worrying.
The 'Iisi' Shortcut
You can use 'iisi' as an adjective too! 'Tämä on iisi juttu' (This is an easy thing).
Not for Funerals
Never tell someone to 'ottaa iisisti' at a funeral or during serious grief; it's too casual.
The Passive Form
Use 'Otetaan iisisti' (Let's take it easy) to sound very natural in a group of friends.
Sauna Vibes
The sauna is the ultimate place where everyone is expected to 'ottaa iisisti'.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct form of the verb 'ottaa' for the sentence.
Me ______ iisisti eilen illalla.
The sentence refers to 'eilen illalla' (yesterday evening), so the past tense (passive/spoken form) 'otettiin' is correct.
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Älä murehdi liikaa, ota ihan ______.
'Iisisti' is the only word that fits this specific idiom for relaxing.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Ottakaa iisisti'?
'Ottakaa' is the plural imperative, suitable for a group.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Mulla on huomenna iso tentti ja mua pelottaa!' B: '______'
This provides comfort and uses the idiom correctly in context.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formal vs. Informal Relaxing
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMe ______ iisisti eilen illalla.
The sentence refers to 'eilen illalla' (yesterday evening), so the past tense (passive/spoken form) 'otettiin' is correct.
Älä murehdi liikaa, ota ihan ______.
'Iisisti' is the only word that fits this specific idiom for relaxing.
When would you say 'Ottakaa iisisti'?
'Ottakaa' is the plural imperative, suitable for a group.
A: 'Mulla on huomenna iso tentti ja mua pelottaa!' B: '______'
This provides comfort and uses the idiom correctly in context.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but it's informal. It's an adverb created from the English loanword 'easy'.
In most modern Finnish workplaces, yes, if the atmosphere is casual. If the boss is very old-fashioned, use 'ottaa rauhallisesti'.
'Rentoutua' is the formal verb 'to relax'. 'Ottaa iisisti' is more casual and can also mean 'to calm down'.
In spoken Finnish, use 'Me otetaan iisisti'. In formal Finnish, 'Me otamme iisisti'.
It can be, depending on your tone. It's like saying 'Chill out' in English—sometimes helpful, sometimes annoying.
No, it's only for people's actions or attitudes.
Not really, but you can talk about 'iisisti ottaminen' (the act of taking it easy).
Yes, though they might also use 'chillata' or just 'iisi'.
'Stressata' (to stress) or 'ottaa koville' (to be hard on someone).
Probably not. It's better to say you handle stress well: 'Siedän hyvin stressiä'.
عبارات مرتبط
ottaa rennosti
synonymTo take it relaxed
chillata
similarTo chill
rauhoittua
similarTo calm down
löysäillä
builds onTo slack off
relata
similarTo relax
