Signification
To influence a situation or person.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'teot, ei sanat' (actions, not words). Making an impression is best done through quiet competence. In Finnish business, 'making an impression' often means providing clear data and honest answers rather than a flashy sales pitch. Over-the-top attempts to impress can be seen as 'leijuminen' (bragging/hovering), which is a negative trait in Finland. Students are encouraged to 'tehdä vaikutus' through critical thinking rather than just memorization.
The 'Into' Rule
Always remember: you make an impression *into* someone. Use the illative case!
Don't Overuse
In Finland, saying you want to 'tehdä vaikutus' can sound a bit arrogant if said too often. Use it sparingly.
Signification
To influence a situation or person.
The 'Into' Rule
Always remember: you make an impression *into* someone. Use the illative case!
Don't Overuse
In Finland, saying you want to 'tehdä vaikutus' can sound a bit arrogant if said too often. Use it sparingly.
Adjective Matching
If you add 'suuri' (big), it becomes 'suuren vaikutuksen'. Both words get the 'n'!
Modesty is Key
The best way to 'tehdä vaikutus' in Finland is often to not try to 'tehdä vaikutus' at all.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct case ending for the target.
Hän teki vaikutuksen minu___.
The target of 'tehdä vaikutus' takes the illative case. 'Minuun' is the illative of 'minä'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence.
This uses the correct verb (tehdä) and the correct case (illative).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miten työhaastattelu meni? B: Hyvin, luulen että ______.
In a job interview context, 'tehdä vaikutuksen' is the standard way to say you impressed them.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a beautiful painting that moves you deeply.
The painting is the subject doing the impressing.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Vaikuttaa vs. Tehdä Vaikutus
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHän teki vaikutuksen minu___.
The target of 'tehdä vaikutus' takes the illative case. 'Minuun' is the illative of 'minä'.
Choose the most natural sentence.
This uses the correct verb (tehdä) and the correct case (illative).
A: Miten työhaastattelu meni? B: Hyvin, luulen että ______.
In a job interview context, 'tehdä vaikutuksen' is the standard way to say you impressed them.
You see a beautiful painting that moves you deeply.
The painting is the subject doing the impressing.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsUse 'vaikutuksen' in positive, completed actions ('Hän teki vaikutuksen'). Use 'vaikutusta' in negative sentences ('Hän ei tehnyt vaikutusta').
Usually no. It's for positive or significant impressions. For negative influence, use 'huono vaikutus'.
'Vaikuttaa' is 'to influence' (general). 'Tehdä vaikutus' is 'to impress' (specific).
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
Yes, like a book or a landscape. 'Maisema teki minuun vaikutuksen.'
You can say 'Vaikutuin' or 'Teit minuun vaikutuksen'.
No, never use 'päällä'. Always use the illative case ending.
Yes, 'vaikutin' is a motive or a trigger for an action.
Yes, it means to impress oneself, though it's rare.
It means 'first impression'. It's a related noun.
Yes, a player can 'tehdä vaikutuksen' on the coach.
Because of the case government (illative) and the nuance between it and 'vaikuttaa'.
Expressions liées
vaikuttaa johonkin
similarTo influence something
vaikuttua jostakin
specialized formTo be impressed by something
tehdä vaikutelma
similarTo give an impression
lyödä ällikällä
synonymTo flabbergast/amaze
jättää jälki
similarTo leave a mark
