Signification
To start discussing a topic.
Contexte culturel
In Finland, 'taking something into speech' is often done during a 'kahvitauko' (coffee break). It's a semi-formal space where difficult topics can be introduced gently. Hierarchy is flat in Finland. An employee can 'ottaa puheeksi' almost anything with their boss without fear, as long as it is done professionally. The sauna is a place of total honesty. Many major political and business decisions in Finland have started with someone 'taking a matter into speech' on the sauna bench. Finns value silence. If you 'ottaa puheeksi' something, it signals that the silence is being broken for a valid reason. It's the opposite of 'pälpättää' (to babble).
The 'Asia' Sandwich
Put the thing you want to talk about between 'ottaa' and 'puheeksi'. Example: Otan [loman] puheeksi.
Don't translate 'Up'
Never say 'tuoda ylös'. It sounds like you are carrying a box up the stairs.
Signification
To start discussing a topic.
The 'Asia' Sandwich
Put the thing you want to talk about between 'ottaa' and 'puheeksi'. Example: Otan [loman] puheeksi.
Don't translate 'Up'
Never say 'tuoda ylös'. It sounds like you are carrying a box up the stairs.
Use 'Voisinko'
Start with 'Voisinko ottaa puheeksi...' (Could I bring up...) to sound extra polite and professional.
Directness is Kindness
In Finland, taking a problem puheeksi is seen as more helpful than staying silent and being annoyed.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Haluaisin ottaa tämän asian ______.
The phrase 'ottaa puheeksi' always uses the translative case (-ksi).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I will bring up the problem'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Ottaa puheeksi' is the standard collocation for bringing a topic up.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Meillä on ongelma tiimissä. B: Tiedän. Voisitko sinä ______ ensi kokouksessa?
We use 'sen' (it/that) in the accusative case as the object.
Match the sentence to the situation.
1. 'Otan palkkani puheeksi.' 2. 'Otan tiskit puheeksi.' 3. 'Otan loman puheeksi.'
Palkka (salary) is for work, tiskit (dishes) is for home, loma (vacation) is for travel.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Puhua vs. Ottaa Puheeksi
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHaluaisin ottaa tämän asian ______.
The phrase 'ottaa puheeksi' always uses the translative case (-ksi).
Valitse oikea lause:
'Ottaa puheeksi' is the standard collocation for bringing a topic up.
A: Meillä on ongelma tiimissä. B: Tiedän. Voisitko sinä ______ ensi kokouksessa?
We use 'sen' (it/that) in the accusative case as the object.
1. 'Otan palkkani puheeksi.' 2. 'Otan tiskit puheeksi.' 3. 'Otan loman puheeksi.'
Palkka (salary) is for work, tiskit (dishes) is for home, loma (vacation) is for travel.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can take a 'hyvä idea' (good idea) or 'onnistuminen' (success) puheeksi. It's not just for problems.
'Puheeksi' focuses on the act of talking. 'Esille' focuses on making something visible or present. They are 90% interchangeable.
It is always two words. 'Puheeksi' is the noun 'puhe' with the ending '-ksi'.
Use 'Otin sen puheeksi' (I took it into speech).
Yes, it's very polite. For example, with a waiter: 'Haluaisin ottaa puheeksi tämän laskun' (I'd like to bring up this bill).
Not at all. It just sounds like you have a specific topic you want to focus on.
People will still understand you, but it will sound like 'I take the matter speech,' which is grammatically broken.
In slang, people just say 'Ota se puheeks' or 'Nosta se esiin'.
Absolutely. 'Kirjoitan, koska haluan ottaa puheeksi...' is a great way to start a professional email.
The word 'asia' (matter/thing). 'Otan asian puheeksi' is the most common sentence.
Expressions liées
ottaa esille
synonymTo bring out / to present a topic.
nostaa esiin
similarTo raise up / to highlight.
mainita
specialized formTo mention.
vaieta
contrastTo be silent about something.
keskustella
builds onTo discuss.
