A2 속어 속어

ottaa iisisti

to take it easy

Relaxing or not worrying.

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문화적 배경

The 'mökki' (summer cottage) culture is the physical embodiment of 'ottaa iisisti'. It's where Finns go to escape the pressures of modern life. In the capital, 'iisisti' is often shortened even further in very fast speech to just 'iisi', as in 'Ota iisi'. Despite a reputation for efficiency, Finnish work culture values mental health. 'Ottaa iisisti' is a legitimate response to burnout risk. This phrase is a prime example of how English loanwords are not just 'borrowed' but 'conquered' by Finnish grammar.

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The 'Iisi' Shortcut

You can use 'iisi' as an adjective too! 'Tämä on iisi juttu' (This is an easy thing).

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Not for Funerals

Never tell someone to 'ottaa iisisti' at a funeral or during serious grief; it's too casual.

Relaxing or not worrying.

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The 'Iisi' Shortcut

You can use 'iisi' as an adjective too! 'Tämä on iisi juttu' (This is an easy thing).

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Not for Funerals

Never tell someone to 'ottaa iisisti' at a funeral or during serious grief; it's too casual.

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The Passive Form

Use 'Otetaan iisisti' (Let's take it easy) to sound very natural in a group of friends.

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Sauna Vibes

The sauna is the ultimate place where everyone is expected to 'ottaa iisisti'.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct form of the verb 'ottaa' for the sentence.

Me ______ iisisti eilen illalla.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: otettiin

The sentence refers to 'eilen illalla' (yesterday evening), so the past tense (passive/spoken form) 'otettiin' is correct.

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

Älä murehdi liikaa, ota ihan ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: iisisti

'Iisisti' is the only word that fits this specific idiom for relaxing.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

When would you say 'Ottakaa iisisti'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To a group of colleagues who are working too hard.

'Ottakaa' is the plural imperative, suitable for a group.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Mulla on huomenna iso tentti ja mua pelottaa!' B: '______'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ota iisisti, sä olet opiskellut paljon.

This provides comfort and uses the idiom correctly in context.

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시각 학습 자료

Formal vs. Informal Relaxing

Formal (Kirjakieli)
rentoutua to relax
levätä to rest
Informal (Puhekieli)
ottaa iisisti take it easy
relata to relax (slang)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct form of the verb 'ottaa' for the sentence. Choose A2

Me ______ iisisti eilen illalla.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: otettiin

The sentence refers to 'eilen illalla' (yesterday evening), so the past tense (passive/spoken form) 'otettiin' is correct.

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Älä murehdi liikaa, ota ihan ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: iisisti

'Iisisti' is the only word that fits this specific idiom for relaxing.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'Ottakaa iisisti'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To a group of colleagues who are working too hard.

'Ottakaa' is the plural imperative, suitable for a group.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Mulla on huomenna iso tentti ja mua pelottaa!' B: '______'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ota iisisti, sä olet opiskellut paljon.

This provides comfort and uses the idiom correctly in context.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, but it's informal. It's an adverb created from the English loanword 'easy'.

In most modern Finnish workplaces, yes, if the atmosphere is casual. If the boss is very old-fashioned, use 'ottaa rauhallisesti'.

'Rentoutua' is the formal verb 'to relax'. 'Ottaa iisisti' is more casual and can also mean 'to calm down'.

In spoken Finnish, use 'Me otetaan iisisti'. In formal Finnish, 'Me otamme iisisti'.

It can be, depending on your tone. It's like saying 'Chill out' in English—sometimes helpful, sometimes annoying.

No, it's only for people's actions or attitudes.

Not really, but you can talk about 'iisisti ottaminen' (the act of taking it easy).

Yes, though they might also use 'chillata' or just 'iisi'.

'Stressata' (to stress) or 'ottaa koville' (to be hard on someone).

Probably not. It's better to say you handle stress well: 'Siedän hyvin stressiä'.

관련 표현

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ottaa rennosti

synonym

To take it relaxed

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chillata

similar

To chill

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rauhoittua

similar

To calm down

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löysäillä

builds on

To slack off

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relata

similar

To relax

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