B1 Collocation 중립

hyvä mahdollisuus

good opportunity

A favorable circumstance for success.

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문화적 배경

Finns value 'tasa-arvo' (equality). The phrase 'tasapuoliset mahdollisuudet' (equal opportunities) is a key political and social concept. In meetings, 'hyvä mahdollisuus' is often used to introduce a new idea without sounding too aggressive or 'salesy'. Finnish sports commentators use this phrase constantly to describe scoring chances, reflecting the national love for ice hockey and football. In Finnish universities, students are encouraged to see exchange programs as a 'hyvä mahdollisuus' for personal growth.

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Use it in Interviews

It's the safest way to express interest in a job without sounding desperate.

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Spelling Alert

Watch out for the double 'l' and double 'u' in 'mahdollisuus'. It's a common spelling bee stumper!

A favorable circumstance for success.

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Use it in Interviews

It's the safest way to express interest in a job without sounding desperate.

⚠️

Spelling Alert

Watch out for the double 'l' and double 'u' in 'mahdollisuus'. It's a common spelling bee stumper!

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The 'Sauma' Swap

If you want to sound like a local in a coffee shop, say 'Nyt ois hyvä sauma' instead.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word in the correct form.

Tämä kurssi on hyvä ______ oppia suomea.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mahdollisuus

The sentence needs the nominative form as it follows 'on'.

Which word fits best in a job interview?

Tämä työpaikka on minulle...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hyvä mahdollisuus

'Hyvä mahdollisuus' is the only positive and professional choice here.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Sain paikan yliopistosta! B: Onneksi olkoon! Se on ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hyvä mahdollisuus

Getting into university is a 'good opportunity' for the future.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'Nyt on hyvä mahdollisuus'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you see a discount at a store

A discount is a good opportunity to save money.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Mahdollisuus vs Tilaisuus

Mahdollisuus
Potential Future chance
Tilaisuus
Event Party/Meeting

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word in the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Tämä kurssi on hyvä ______ oppia suomea.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mahdollisuus

The sentence needs the nominative form as it follows 'on'.

Which word fits best in a job interview? Choose B1

Tämä työpaikka on minulle...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hyvä mahdollisuus

'Hyvä mahdollisuus' is the only positive and professional choice here.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Sain paikan yliopistosta! B: Onneksi olkoon! Se on ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hyvä mahdollisuus

Getting into university is a 'good opportunity' for the future.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'Nyt on hyvä mahdollisuus'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you see a discount at a store

A discount is a good opportunity to save money.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It sounds very poetic and unusual. Stick to 'hyvä' or 'hieno'.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

The plural is 'hyvät mahdollisuudet'.

No, 'hyvä' implies a positive outcome. Use 'todennäköisyys' for neutral/bad things.

You say 'Hukkasin mahdollisuuden' or 'Jätin mahdollisuuden käyttämättä'.

In slang, you can use 'sauma'.

Usually the nominative, but the thing you have an opportunity *for* goes in the illative case.

Yes, 'iso mahdollisuus' (big opportunity) is very common.

'Onni' is luck or happiness. 'Mahdollisuus' is a chance you can act upon.

Yes, very frequently for economic or political news.

관련 표현

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loistava tilaisuus

similar

A brilliant occasion/opportunity

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ainutlaatuinen tilaisuus

specialized form

A unique opportunity

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mahdollisuuksien ikkuna

figurative

Window of opportunity

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tarttua tilaisuuteen

builds on

To seize the opportunity

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