معنی
Consuming medicine.
زمینه فرهنگی
Finns have a high level of trust in the 'Apteekki' (Pharmacy). Pharmacists are highly trained and often give advice on how to 'ottaa lääkettä' safely. There is a general cultural preference for not over-medicating. People might wait a bit before 'taking medicine' for a simple headache, preferring fresh air or rest first. The state subsidizes many medicines. When you 'ottaa lääkettä' on prescription, you often pay only a small 'omavastuu' (deductible). While 'ottaa lääkettä' is standard, older generations might suggest 'viinasukka' (vodka socks) for fever before reaching for pills!
The Partitive Rule
Always use the partitive 'lääkettä' when talking about the general act of taking medicine. It sounds much more natural than the nominative.
Don't 'Drink' Meds
Avoid saying 'juoda lääkettä' for cough syrup. Stick to 'ottaa' to sound like a native.
معنی
Consuming medicine.
The Partitive Rule
Always use the partitive 'lääkettä' when talking about the general act of taking medicine. It sounds much more natural than the nominative.
Don't 'Drink' Meds
Avoid saying 'juoda lääkettä' for cough syrup. Stick to 'ottaa' to sound like a native.
The 'Syödä' Shortcut
If you are on long-term medication, use 'syödä lääkkeitä'. It's a very common 'insider' way to talk about daily health routines.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of 'ottaa' and 'lääke'.
Minun täytyy ______ ______ (to take medicine) nyt.
The phrase 'ottaa lääkettä' is the standard way to say 'to take medicine' in the partitive.
Which sentence is correct for 'I took medicine yesterday'?
Eilen minä...
'Otin' is the past tense of 'ottaa', and 'lääkettä' remains in the partitive.
Complete the dialogue at the pharmacy.
Farmaseutti: 'Tässä on reseptinne.' Asiakas: 'Kiitos. Kuinka usein minun pitää ______?'
In a pharmacy, you ask how often you should take the medicine.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the doctor and he asks if you are on medication.
'Säännöllisesti' means regularly, which is what a doctor usually asks about.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Ottaa vs. Syödä
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMinun täytyy ______ ______ (to take medicine) nyt.
The phrase 'ottaa lääkettä' is the standard way to say 'to take medicine' in the partitive.
Eilen minä...
'Otin' is the past tense of 'ottaa', and 'lääkettä' remains in the partitive.
Farmaseutti: 'Tässä on reseptinne.' Asiakas: 'Kiitos. Kuinka usein minun pitää ______?'
In a pharmacy, you ask how often you should take the medicine.
You are at the doctor and he asks if you are on medication.
'Säännöllisesti' means regularly, which is what a doctor usually asks about.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but it means you are taking one specific pill or the whole dose right now. 'Otan lääkettä' is more general.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or doctors.
Use 'levittää voidetta' (spread cream) instead of 'ottaa lääkettä'.
It's a colloquial way to describe the routine of daily medication, similar to how we eat meals every day.
Unohdin ottaa lääkettä.
Yes, 'nappi' (button/pill) or 'lääke' (shortened informally).
Absolutely. 'Otan vitamiineja' is the standard phrase.
Being without medicine: 'olla ilman lääkettä'.
Usually, you 'saada pistos' (get an injection), but you can say 'ottaa rokotus' (take a vaccination).
In negative sentences and general statements, yes. In completed actions, it can be 'lääkkeen'.
عبارات مرتبط
syödä lääkkeitä
similarto take medicines (routinely)
lääkekuuri
builds ona course of medicine
särkylääke
specialized formpainkiller
reseptilääke
specialized formprescription medicine
itsehoitolääke
specialized formover-the-counter medicine
