A1 Proverb 중립

Niin makaa kuin petaa

As you make your bed, you lie in it

You are responsible for your choices.

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문화적 배경

The phrase reflects the 'Sisu' spirit — taking ownership of your fate and not complaining when things go wrong due to your own choices. Similar bed-related proverbs exist in Sweden and Norway, showing a shared cultural history of domestic life and the importance of the home environment. The proverb aligns with the Lutheran work ethic prevalent in Finland, where hard work is seen as a moral duty and success as its natural reward. In the age of startups and tech, this phrase is often used to describe 'failing fast' or the results of a poorly planned software launch.

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Use it for results

Use this phrase when you see a clear result of someone's previous work, whether good or bad.

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Don't be too mean

Be careful using this with friends who are sad; it can sound like you are blaming them.

You are responsible for your choices.

💡

Use it for results

Use this phrase when you see a clear result of someone's previous work, whether good or bad.

⚠️

Don't be too mean

Be careful using this with friends who are sad; it can sound like you are blaming them.

셀프 테스트

Täytä puuttuvat sanat sananlaskuun.

Niin ______ kuin ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: makaa / petaa

The standard form uses 'makaa' (lies) and 'petaa' (makes the bed).

Missä tilanteessa voit sanoa 'Niin makaa kuin petaa'?

Valitse sopiva tilanne:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ystäväsi ei opiskellut ja sai huonon numeron.

The phrase is used when a result is caused by one's own actions or lack thereof.

Täydennä keskustelu.

A: 'Olen todella väsynyt, koska valvoin koko yön pelaten videopelejä.' B: 'No, ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: niin makaa kuin petaa

Speaker B is pointing out that Speaker A's tiredness is their own fault.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Täytä puuttuvat sanat sananlaskuun. Fill Blank A1

Niin ______ kuin ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: makaa / petaa

The standard form uses 'makaa' (lies) and 'petaa' (makes the bed).

Missä tilanteessa voit sanoa 'Niin makaa kuin petaa'? situation_matching A2

Valitse sopiva tilanne:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ystäväsi ei opiskellut ja sai huonon numeron.

The phrase is used when a result is caused by one's own actions or lack thereof.

Täydennä keskustelu. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Olen todella väsynyt, koska valvoin koko yön pelaten videopelejä.' B: 'No, ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: niin makaa kuin petaa

Speaker B is pointing out that Speaker A's tiredness is their own fault.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, though they might use 'Sitä saa mitä tilaa' more often, everyone understands this proverb.

Yes! If someone succeeds because they worked hard, it's a great way to acknowledge their effort.

'Pedata' is the infinitive (to make the bed). 'Petaa' is the conjugated form (he/she makes the bed).

관련 표현

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Sitä saa mitä tilaa

synonym

You get what you order.

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Jokainen on oman onnensa seppä

similar

Everyone is the blacksmith of their own fortune.

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Minkä taakseen jättää, sen edestään löytää

similar

What you leave behind, you will find in front of you.

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