Signification
Reserving a table or room.
Contexte culturel
Finns are extremely punctual. If you 'tehdä varaus' for 18:00, you are expected to be there at 17:55 or exactly 18:00. Being 15 minutes late without calling is considered very rude. In apartment buildings, the 'saunavuoro' is a sacred reservation. You must 'tehdä varaus' on the list, and you must leave exactly when your time ends so the next person can enter. Finland is highly digitized. Most people prefer to 'tehdä varaus' via an app or website rather than calling. Phone calls for reservations are becoming less common among younger generations. Finnish libraries are social hubs. You can 'tehdä varaus' for not just books, but also 3D printers, sewing machines, and music studios.
Use the Accusative
Always say 'Teen varaukseN' (with an N) when you are actually doing it.
Appointments vs Bookings
Don't use this for the dentist! Use 'varata aika'.
Signification
Reserving a table or room.
Use the Accusative
Always say 'Teen varaukseN' (with an N) when you are actually doing it.
Appointments vs Bookings
Don't use this for the dentist! Use 'varata aika'.
Compound it!
Say 'pöytävaraus' instead of 'varaus pöydälle' to sound more like a native.
Be Direct
When calling to book, you don't need much small talk. Just say 'Hei, haluaisin tehdä varauksen' and wait for the question.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tehdä' and the noun 'varaus'.
Minä haluaisin _______ _______ kahdelle hengelle.
After 'haluaisin', we use the infinitive 'tehdä'. The object is 'varauksen' in the accusative case.
Which phrase is correct for booking a doctor's appointment?
Miten sanot: 'I want to book a doctor's appointment'?
For people and appointments, use 'varata aika', not 'tehdä varaus'.
Complete the dialogue.
Asiakas: Hei! Onko teillä vapaita pöytiä? Tarjoilija: Valitettavasti olemme täynnä. Oletteko _______ _______?
The waiter is asking in the perfect tense: 'Have you made a reservation?'
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Kirjasto, 2. Lääkäri, 3. Ravintola
Libraries and restaurants use 'varaus', doctors use 'aika'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Tehdä varaus'
Travel
- • Hotelli
- • Lento
- • Laiva
Food
- • Ravintola
- • Pöytä
- • Kabinetti
Leisure
- • Sauna
- • Kirjasto
- • Tennisvuoro
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMinä haluaisin _______ _______ kahdelle hengelle.
After 'haluaisin', we use the infinitive 'tehdä'. The object is 'varauksen' in the accusative case.
Miten sanot: 'I want to book a doctor's appointment'?
For people and appointments, use 'varata aika', not 'tehdä varaus'.
Asiakas: Hei! Onko teillä vapaita pöytiä? Tarjoilija: Valitettavasti olemme täynnä. Oletteko _______ _______?
The waiter is asking in the perfect tense: 'Have you made a reservation?'
1. Kirjasto, 2. Lääkäri, 3. Ravintola
Libraries and restaurants use 'varaus', doctors use 'aika'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a fancy hotel.
Yes, 'Varaan pöydän' is very common and slightly more casual.
Say 'Haluaisin perua varaukseni' (I would like to cancel my reservation).
Usually no in restaurants, but often yes for hotels (varausmaksu).
Say 'Minulla on varaus nimellä [Your Name]'.
Yes, 'tehdä lentovaraus' is correct.
It is your booking reference number.
Use 'varaus' as the subject and 'varauksen' as the object of 'tehdä'.
Yes, 'tehdä saunavaraus' is the standard term.
A preliminary or tentative booking.
Expressions liées
Varata aika
similarTo book an appointment
Perua varaus
contrastTo cancel a reservation
Vahvistaa varaus
builds onTo confirm a reservation
Pöytävaraus
specialized formTable reservation
Jonotuslista
similarWaiting list
