Signification
To consider someone's situation or opinion.
Contexte culturel
In Finnish business culture, 'taking everyone into account' is not just a phrase; it's a requirement for consensus-based decision making. The 'Jante Law' (Janteloven) subtly influences this phrase—no one should be 'above the count' or 'outside the count'. Everyone is equal. In traditional reindeer herding, the literal 'luku' (count) of the herd is vital for survival and community wealth distribution. In the context of the 'Startup Sauna' and tech culture, 'ottaa lukuun' is used when discussing scalability and user segments.
The 'List' Trick
Whenever you use this, imagine you are physically writing the person's name on a piece of paper. It helps you remember the 'luku' (count/list) part.
Case Sensitivity
Remember that the person being 'taken' is the object. Use 'minut', 'sinut', 'hänet' for people.
Signification
To consider someone's situation or opinion.
The 'List' Trick
Whenever you use this, imagine you are physically writing the person's name on a piece of paper. It helps you remember the 'luku' (count/list) part.
Case Sensitivity
Remember that the person being 'taken' is the object. Use 'minut', 'sinut', 'hänet' for people.
Politeness
Using this phrase in a disagreement ('Oletko ottanut lukuun, että...') is a very polite way to point out someone's mistake without being aggressive.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Meidän täytyy ottaa tämä ______ (asia) lukuun.
In this context, 'asia' is the total object of the imperative-like 'täytyy' structure, so it stays in the nominative-looking accusative.
Which sentence means 'I will include you'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Sinut' is the correct accusative form of 'sinä', and 'lukuun' is the correct idiomatic form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Missä tilanteessa käytät lausetta 'Otimme budjetin lukuun'?
It shows that the budget was a factor in the decision-making process.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Miksi Pekka ei ole listalla?' B: 'Hups, unohdin ______ lukuun.'
The object of 'unohdin ottaa' (implied) should be in the accusative 'hänet'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Inclusion vs Exclusion
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMeidän täytyy ottaa tämä ______ (asia) lukuun.
In this context, 'asia' is the total object of the imperative-like 'täytyy' structure, so it stays in the nominative-looking accusative.
Valitse oikea lause:
'Sinut' is the correct accusative form of 'sinä', and 'lukuun' is the correct idiomatic form.
Missä tilanteessa käytät lausetta 'Otimme budjetin lukuun'?
It shows that the budget was a factor in the decision-making process.
A: 'Miksi Pekka ei ole listalla?' B: 'Hups, unohdin ______ lukuun.'
The object of 'unohdin ottaa' (implied) should be in the accusative 'hänet'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it sounds slightly more deliberate and is often used in professional or written contexts.
Yes, you can say 'ottaa riskit lukuun' (take risks into account), but it's more common for people or distinct entities.
The most direct opposite is 'jättää huomioimatta' (to ignore/leave without notice).
It's in the illative case because you are taking someone *into* the count.
No, that's redundant. Just use 'ottaa lukuun'.
Rarely. In slang, people say 'laskee mukaan' or 'ottaa messiin'.
Originally yes, but now it's mostly metaphorical for mental consideration.
You would say 'Älä laske minua mukaan' or 'Älä ota minua lukuun'.
Very common, especially regarding budgets, laws, and social issues.
It sounds a bit cold. Better to say 'ajattelin sinua' (I thought of you).
Expressions liées
ottaa huomioon
synonymTo take into account/consider
lukuun ottamatta
contrastExcept for / excluding
lukea mukaan
similarTo include in a count
sisällyttää
builds onTo include / incorporate
huomioida
synonymTo notice / take into account
