Signification
To leave a job.
Contexte culturel
In Finland, quitting is a personal choice. It is not seen as a negative reflection on the person. Similar values regarding work-life balance exist, making the act of quitting a common way to seek better balance. The concept of 'resignation' is universal, but the Finnish phrase adds a specific idiomatic flavor. While the phrase is Finnish, the act of resigning is a standard part of professional life everywhere.
Remember the verb
Always use 'ottaa' (to take) because you are taking the initiative to quit.
Don't use for firing
Never use this if the person was fired. It will sound like they quit voluntarily.
Signification
To leave a job.
Remember the verb
Always use 'ottaa' (to take) because you are taking the initiative to quit.
Don't use for firing
Never use this if the person was fired. It will sound like they quit voluntarily.
Use in casual settings
It's perfect for talking to friends, but keep it professional in writing.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
Hän ____ lopputilin viime viikolla.
The action happened in the past, so we use the past tense 'otti'.
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
Mitä tarkoittaa 'ottaa lopputili'?
'Ottaa lopputili' means to resign voluntarily.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Oletko kuullut, että Matti ____? B: Kyllä, hän sanoi, ettei viihdy enää.
The context implies a completed action in the past.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesHän ____ lopputilin viime viikolla.
The action happened in the past, so we use the past tense 'otti'.
Mitä tarkoittaa 'ottaa lopputili'?
'Ottaa lopputili' means to resign voluntarily.
A: Oletko kuullut, että Matti ____? B: Kyllä, hän sanoi, ettei viihdy enää.
The context implies a completed action in the past.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, use 'irtisanoutua' instead.
No, it's a standard idiom.
No, it means you quit.
Yes, but it's better to be formal.
Yes, it's standard Finnish.
You can say 'lopetin projektin'.
No, it's an idiom.
Use it carefully; 'irtisanouduin' is safer.
Use 'Sain potkut'.
Yes, it has historical roots.
No, use 'lopetin koulun'.
Not necessarily, it depends on the tone.
Expressions liées
irtisanoutua
synonymTo resign
saada potkut
contrastTo be fired
lopettaa työt
similarTo stop working
jättää työpaikka
similarTo leave a workplace
