A1 Collocation 중립

ottaa vastuuta

to take responsibility

Accepting duty for an outcome.

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문화적 배경

Taking responsibility is linked to the concept of 'Sisu'. It's not just about doing a task, but having the grit to see it through even when it's hard. The 'Law of Jante' (Janteloven) sometimes influences this; you take responsibility to serve the group, not to stand out or brag. Finnish companies value 'itseohjautuvuus' (self-direction). Employees are expected to take responsibility without being told exactly what to do. Children are taught to 'ottaa vastuuta' for their own belongings and actions from preschool, fostering early independence.

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The 'Mist' Rule

Always use the -sta/-stä ending (elative case) for the thing you are responsible for. E.g., vastuuta työstä, vastuuta lapsesta.

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Don't be passive

Finns value the active 'ottaa'. Saying 'vastuu on minulla' (responsibility is with me) is okay, but 'otan vastuun' sounds much more professional.

Accepting duty for an outcome.

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The 'Mist' Rule

Always use the -sta/-stä ending (elative case) for the thing you are responsible for. E.g., vastuuta työstä, vastuuta lapsesta.

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Don't be passive

Finns value the active 'ottaa'. Saying 'vastuu on minulla' (responsibility is with me) is okay, but 'otan vastuun' sounds much more professional.

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Silence is Responsibility

In Finland, if you don't say anything when a task is assigned, it's often assumed you've taken responsibility for it. Be clear!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'vastuu' (vastuuta or vastuun).

Minä haluan ottaa ______ tästä projektista.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vastuuta

Since it's a general desire to take responsibility, the partitive 'vastuuta' is most natural.

Which sentence is a correct way to admit a specific mistake?

How do you say 'I take the responsibility for this mistake'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otan vastuun tästä virheestä.

For a specific mistake, the accusative 'vastuun' is used.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You want a promotion at work.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen valmis ottamaan enemmän vastuuta.

This shows ambition and readiness for a higher role.

Complete the dialogue.

Pomo: 'Kuka hoitaa tämän raportin?' Sinä: 'Minä voin ______ ______ siitä.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ottaa vastuuta

You 'take' responsibility for a task.

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시각 학습 자료

Vastuuta vs Vastuun

Vastuuta (Partitive)
General I take responsibility in life.
Vastuun (Accusative)
Specific I take responsibility for this broken vase.

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'vastuu' (vastuuta or vastuun). Fill Blank A1

Minä haluan ottaa ______ tästä projektista.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vastuuta

Since it's a general desire to take responsibility, the partitive 'vastuuta' is most natural.

Which sentence is a correct way to admit a specific mistake? Choose A2

How do you say 'I take the responsibility for this mistake'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otan vastuun tästä virheestä.

For a specific mistake, the accusative 'vastuun' is used.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You want a promotion at work.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen valmis ottamaan enemmän vastuuta.

This shows ambition and readiness for a higher role.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Pomo: 'Kuka hoitaa tämän raportin?' Sinä: 'Minä voin ______ ______ siitä.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ottaa vastuuta

You 'take' responsibility for a task.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or in a newspaper.

'Vastuuta' (partitive) is for general or ongoing responsibility. 'Vastuun' (accusative) is for a specific, total responsibility for one thing.

Yes, it's very common to say you take responsibility for the dishes or walking the dog.

You say 'En halua ottaa vastuuta.'

Not exactly, but 'hoitaa homma' (handle the job) is a more casual way to imply the same thing.

Finnish logic sees responsibility as coming 'from' an object or task, hence the elative case (-sta).

Yes, 'ottaa vastuuta lapsista' (take responsibility for children) is a standard phrase.

It can be. 'Otan vastuun' is a very strong way to admit fault.

Constantly. Politicians are always being asked to 'ottaa vastuuta' for their decisions.

The opposite is 'pakoilla vastuuta' (to dodge responsibility).

Yes, it is highly recommended to show you are a reliable candidate.

Neither is better; 'kantaa' just sounds a bit more long-term and serious.

관련 표현

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kantaa vastuuta

similar

To carry responsibility

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olla vastuussa

similar

To be responsible

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pakoilla vastuuta

contrast

To dodge responsibility

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vastuullinen

builds on

Responsible (adjective)

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yhteiskuntavastuu

specialized form

Corporate Social Responsibility

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