Signification
To gamble or dare.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'hallittu riski' (calculated risk). Being 'uhkarohkea' (reckless) is generally looked down upon, but being brave in a quiet, determined way is respected. In the Finnish startup scene, taking risks is seen as a badge of honor, contrasting with the more traditional, risk-averse corporate culture of the 20th century. Taking a social risk (like talking to a stranger) is often harder for Finns than taking a professional one due to the cultural value of 'oma rauha' (personal peace). In ice hockey, 'riskin ottaminen' often refers to pulling the goalie at the end of the game—a classic Finnish sports drama moment.
The 'Calculated' Modifier
Always use 'hallittu' (controlled) before 'riski' in business to sound more professional.
Tehdä vs Ottaa
This is the #1 mistake. Write 'OTTAA RISKI' on a sticky note!
Signification
To gamble or dare.
The 'Calculated' Modifier
Always use 'hallittu' (controlled) before 'riski' in business to sound more professional.
Tehdä vs Ottaa
This is the #1 mistake. Write 'OTTAA RISKI' on a sticky note!
Sisu and Risks
If you talk about taking risks to achieve a difficult goal, you are demonstrating 'Sisu'.
Teste-toi
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa (ottaa).
Minä en halua ____ riskejä tänään.
After 'haluta' (to want), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Mikä lause on oikein?
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
We use 'ottaa' and the partitive plural 'riskejä' for general descriptions.
Täytä dialogi.
A: 'Onko tämä sijoitus turvallinen?' B: 'Ei, siinä täytyy ____ ____.'
The context of investing usually involves taking risks in general.
Yhdistä tilanne ja lause.
Tilanne: Sinä rohkaiset ystävää kysymään palkankorotusta.
The imperative 'Ota riski' is used for encouragement.
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Aides visuelles
Ottaa vs Tehdä
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMinä en halua ____ riskejä tänään.
After 'haluta' (to want), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
We use 'ottaa' and the partitive plural 'riskejä' for general descriptions.
A: 'Onko tämä sijoitus turvallinen?' B: 'Ei, siinä täytyy ____ ____.'
The context of investing usually involves taking risks in general.
Tilanne: Sinä rohkaiset ystävää kysymään palkankorotusta.
The imperative 'Ota riski' is used for encouragement.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBoth are correct. 'Ottaa riski' is for one specific risk, 'ottaa riskejä' is for the general habit of taking risks.
Yes, it's very common. Just make sure to say you take 'hallittuja riskejä' (calculated risks).
The opposite is 'pelata varman päälle' (to play it safe) or 'välttää riskejä' (to avoid risks).
Not necessarily. It depends on the context. In business, it's often positive; in traffic, it's negative.
You can say 'riskinottaja'.
No, it's a loanword from Swedish/European languages.
It's grammatically possible but sounds like you are taking 'some' risk in an abstract sense. Stick to 'riskejä'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Use 'välttää'. Esimerkiksi: 'Vältän riskejä'.
Yes, but 'pelata' (to play) is more specific for gambling.
Expressions liées
uhkarohkea
specialized formRecklessly brave
pelata varman päälle
contrastTo play it safe
heittäytyä
similarTo throw oneself into something
koetella onneaan
similarTo try one's luck
