Signification
To settle a disagreement.
Contexte culturel
The 'Consensus Culture' (Konsensusyhteiskunta) is a defining feature of Finnish society. It emphasizes that even bitter enemies (like unions and employers) should eventually 'päästä sopuun' for the good of the nation. In Sami culture, consensus is often reached through long discussions where everyone's voice is heard. 'Päästä sopuun' in this context isn't just a vote, but a collective feeling of harmony. Flat hierarchies in Finnish companies mean that managers and employees often have to 'päästä sopuun' rather than the manager simply giving orders. Finnish courts often encourage 'sovittelu' (mediation) so that parties can 'päästä sopuun' before a full trial, saving time and social capital.
Use with 'vihdoin'
Adding 'vihdoin' (finally) makes you sound very natural, as it emphasizes the effort taken to reach the agreement.
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'päästä sopu'. It must be 'sopuun'. The destination case is vital for the verb 'päästä'.
Signification
To settle a disagreement.
Use with 'vihdoin'
Adding 'vihdoin' (finally) makes you sound very natural, as it emphasizes the effort taken to reach the agreement.
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'päästä sopu'. It must be 'sopuun'. The destination case is vital for the verb 'päästä'.
The Power of Silence
In Finland, reaching 'sopu' often involves long pauses. Don't rush the conversation; silence is part of the negotiation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Meidän täytyy päästä _______ (sopu) tästä asiasta.
The verb 'päästä' requires the illative case, which for 'sopu' is 'sopuun'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a business meeting?
The parties reached an agreement after the strike.
'Päästä sopuun' is the standard idiom for reaching an agreement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Oletteko jo päässeet sopuun uudesta aikataulusta?' B: 'Emme vielä, mutta...'
Maintains the correct idiom and tense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Pääsimme vihdoin sopuun'?
The phrase implies resolving a prior disagreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMeidän täytyy päästä _______ (sopu) tästä asiasta.
The verb 'päästä' requires the illative case, which for 'sopu' is 'sopuun'.
The parties reached an agreement after the strike.
'Päästä sopuun' is the standard idiom for reaching an agreement.
A: 'Oletteko jo päässeet sopuun uudesta aikataulusta?' B: 'Emme vielä, mutta...'
Maintains the correct idiom and tense.
When would you say 'Pääsimme vihdoin sopuun'?
The phrase implies resolving a prior disagreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! You can say 'päästä sopuun itsensä kanssa' (to come to terms with oneself).
Yes, 'päästä sopuun' sounds more like a completed process, while 'sopia' is just the act of agreeing.
The opposite is 'riidellä' (to argue) or 'pysyä erimielisinä' (to remain in disagreement).
Use 'kanssa' with a noun (Pekan kanssa) and 'kanssaan' with a third-person pronoun (Hänen kanssaan).
Yes, it's used in phrases like 'sopu sijaa antaa' (harmony makes room/where there's a will there's a way).
Expressions liées
tehdä sovinto
similarTo make peace / make up after a fight.
sopia
builds onTo agree / to fit.
yhteisymmärrys
synonymMutual understanding.
ajautua riitaan
contrastTo drift into an argument.
