B2 Expression 중립

ottaa selko

to figure out

To clarify a confusing situation.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'Selkokieli' (Plain Finnish) is a legal and social standard in Finland to ensure everyone can 'ottaa selkoa' of public information. In Finnish work culture, 'ottaa selko' implies autonomy. If a boss tells you to do this, they expect you to find the answer without further hand-holding. Classic Finnish authors like Mika Waltari often used 'selko' to describe a character's internal struggle for truth.

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Use the Partitive

When in doubt, use 'selkoa'. It's almost always correct in speech.

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Don't Overuse

If you're just checking the weather, use 'katsoa'. 'Ottaa selko' is for mysteries!

To clarify a confusing situation.

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Use the Partitive

When in doubt, use 'selkoa'. It's almost always correct in speech.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you're just checking the weather, use 'katsoa'. 'Ottaa selko' is for mysteries!

셀프 테스트

Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.

Meidän täytyy ottaa ______ tästä asiasta.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: selkoa

Partitive 'selkoa' is the most natural choice for an ongoing investigation.

Mikä lause on oikein?

Valitse luonnollisin vaihtoehto:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otan selkoa, missä avaimeni ovat.

'Ottaa selkoa' is used for finding out information, like the location of keys.

Täydennä keskustelu.

A: 'Tämä ohje on tosi vaikea.' B: 'Niin on. ______ siitä yhdessä.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otetaan selkoa

'Otetaan selkoa' is the correct idiomatic way to suggest investigating together.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa. Fill Blank B1

Meidän täytyy ottaa ______ tästä asiasta.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: selkoa

Partitive 'selkoa' is the most natural choice for an ongoing investigation.

Mikä lause on oikein? Choose B2

Valitse luonnollisin vaihtoehto:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otan selkoa, missä avaimeni ovat.

'Ottaa selkoa' is used for finding out information, like the location of keys.

Täydennä keskustelu. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Tämä ohje on tosi vaikea.' B: 'Niin on. ______ siitä yhdessä.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otetaan selkoa

'Otetaan selkoa' is the correct idiomatic way to suggest investigating together.

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자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

Slightly, but it's still very much in use, especially in writing and professional contexts.

Yes, 'ottaa selkoa ihmisestä' means to find out what kind of person someone really is.

관련 표현

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ottaa selvää

synonym

To find out

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tehdä selkoa

specialized form

To account for / explain

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saada selko

similar

To get clarity

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pysyä selvillä

builds on

To keep track of

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