C1 Collocation ニュートラル

saada tilaisuus

get an opportunity

意味

To have a chance to act.

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文化的背景

Finns value 'oma rauha' (own peace) and silence. 'Saada tilaisuus' is often used to break silence in a way that acknowledges you are taking up collective time. In Finnish companies, hierarchy is flat, but respect for 'turns' is high. Using this phrase shows you are a team player who waits for the right moment. In universities, 'saada tilaisuus' is used when a student is granted a rare research opening or a spot in a prestigious seminar. It is common to use 'saada tilaisuus' to disclose sponsored content or collaborations, making the ad sound like a personal achievement.

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The Interview Closer

Always end a Finnish job interview with 'Kiitos, että sain tilaisuuden tulla tänne.' It's the perfect polite exit.

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Don't Overuse

If you use 'saada tilaisuus' for every little thing, you'll sound like you're reading from a 19th-century novel. Use 'päästä' for the small stuff.

意味

To have a chance to act.

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The Interview Closer

Always end a Finnish job interview with 'Kiitos, että sain tilaisuuden tulla tänne.' It's the perfect polite exit.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use 'saada tilaisuus' for every little thing, you'll sound like you're reading from a 19th-century novel. Use 'päästä' for the small stuff.

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The Power of Silence

In Finland, getting the 'tilaisuus' to speak is a sign of respect. Don't rush it; wait for the silence to be offered to you.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'tilaisuus'.

Kiitos, että sain tämän ______ tulla haastatteluun.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tilaisuuden

In an active sentence, the object 'tilaisuus' takes the accusative -n ending.

Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal wedding speech?

How do you ask for a chance to speak?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Saisinko tilaisuuden sanoa muutaman sanan?

The conditional 'saisinko' combined with 'tilaisuus' is the most polite and formal way to request the floor.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Miksi olet niin iloinen? B: ______ opiskella Harvardissa ensi vuonna!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sain tilaisuuden

'Sain tilaisuuden' is the natural way to announce a major achievement or opportunity.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. 'Tarttua tilaisuuteen' 2. 'Hukata tilaisuus' 3. 'Saada tilaisuus'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Seizing, B. Missing, C. Receiving

Tarttua = Seize, Hukata = Lose/Miss, Saada = Receive.

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Tilaisuus vs Mahdollisuus

Tilaisuus
Specific moment Wedding speech
Mahdollisuus
General potential Winning the lottery

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'tilaisuus'. Fill Blank B1

Kiitos, että sain tämän ______ tulla haastatteluun.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tilaisuuden

In an active sentence, the object 'tilaisuus' takes the accusative -n ending.

Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal wedding speech? Choose B2

How do you ask for a chance to speak?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Saisinko tilaisuuden sanoa muutaman sanan?

The conditional 'saisinko' combined with 'tilaisuus' is the most polite and formal way to request the floor.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Miksi olet niin iloinen? B: ______ opiskella Harvardissa ensi vuonna!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sain tilaisuuden

'Sain tilaisuuden' is the natural way to announce a major achievement or opportunity.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

1. 'Tarttua tilaisuuteen' 2. 'Hukata tilaisuus' 3. 'Saada tilaisuus'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Seizing, B. Missing, C. Receiving

Tarttua = Seize, Hukata = Lose/Miss, Saada = Receive.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Mostly, yes. In casual talk, we use 'päästä'. But you can use it informally if the opportunity is really big, like winning the lottery.

'Tilaisuus' is an occasion or a specific opening in time. 'Mahdollisuus' is a general possibility or a potential that exists.

Yes, it means 'I have an opportunity'. 'Saada tilaisuus' focuses on the moment you received it, while 'olla tilaisuus' focuses on the fact that you have it now.

Commonly: Sain (I got), Saat (You get), Saisin (I would get), Saataisiin (We would get - passive).

Yes! 'Tilaisuus' can mean an event, a ceremony, or a function. Context tells you if it's 'chance' or 'event'.

In 'Sain tilaisuuden', use the -n. In 'Tämä on tilaisuus', use no ending. In 'En saanut tilaisuutta', use the partitive -tta.

No, it's a very native Finnish expression. It doesn't sound like 'finglish' at all.

Rarely. You wouldn't say 'I got the chance to lose my wallet' unless you're being very sarcastic.

The first infinitive (e.g., puhua, mennä, nähdä, kokeilla).

Yes, 'saada sauma' is the most common slang equivalent.

関連フレーズ

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tarttua tilaisuuteen

builds on

To seize the opportunity

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hukata tilaisuus

contrast

To waste/miss the opportunity

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tilaisuus tekee varkaan

specialized form

Opportunity makes a thief

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käyttää tilaisuus hyväkseen

similar

To take advantage of the opportunity

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viimeinen tilaisuus

specialized form

The last chance

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