뜻
To prepare for an action or increase intensity.
문화적 배경
The phrase is heavily associated with 'Mäkihyppy' (ski jumping), which was Finland's national pride for decades. The 'vauhdinotto' is a technical term for the descent. In Finnish corporate culture, 'vauhdinotto' is a polite way to describe a restructuring phase or a period of low growth that is expected to lead to a boom. The 'välivuosi' (gap year) is culturally framed as 'vauhdinotto' rather than 'laiskottelu' (idling). It is seen as a strategic pause. Sledding ('pulkkailla') is where every Finnish child learns this phrase. You must run with the sled to 'ottaa vauhtia' before jumping on.
The Partitive Rule
Always remember to use 'vauhtia' (partitive). If you say 'ottaa vauhti', it sounds like you are taking a specific, single piece of speed, which doesn't make sense in Finnish.
CV Power Word
Use 'hakea vauhtia' or 'ottaa vauhtia' in cover letters to explain career changes. It sounds proactive and strategic.
뜻
To prepare for an action or increase intensity.
The Partitive Rule
Always remember to use 'vauhtia' (partitive). If you say 'ottaa vauhti', it sounds like you are taking a specific, single piece of speed, which doesn't make sense in Finnish.
CV Power Word
Use 'hakea vauhtia' or 'ottaa vauhtia' in cover letters to explain career changes. It sounds proactive and strategic.
Not for Cars
Don't use this for driving speed unless you are literally starting from a standstill to jump over a bridge (which you shouldn't do!).
Sports Metaphors
Finns love sports metaphors. Using this phrase makes you sound much more like a native speaker who understands the Finnish mindset.
셀프 테스트
Täytä tyhjä kohta oikealla muodolla.
Pituushyppääjä ______ vauhtia ennen suoritusta.
'Ottaa vauhtia' on vakiintunut ilmaus tässä yhteydessä.
Mikä lause on oikein?
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
Käytämme sanaa 'vauhtia' (partitiivi) ja verbiä 'ottaa'.
Täytä dialogi.
A: 'Miksi yritys lopetti myynnin?' B: 'He vain _______ vauhtia ensi vuoteen.'
Tässä yhteydessä 'ottavat' tai 'hakevat' sopivat, mutta 'ottavat' on yleisin.
Yhdistä tilanne ja lause.
Tilanne: Opiskelija pitää välivuoden.
Välivuosi on usein 'vauhdinottoa' tulevaa varten.
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시각 학습 자료
Ottaa vauhtia vs. Kiihdyttää
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Pituushyppääjä ______ vauhtia ennen suoritusta.
'Ottaa vauhtia' on vakiintunut ilmaus tässä yhteydessä.
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
Käytämme sanaa 'vauhtia' (partitiivi) ja verbiä 'ottaa'.
A: 'Miksi yritys lopetti myynnin?' B: 'He vain _______ vauhtia ensi vuoteen.'
Tässä yhteydessä 'ottavat' tai 'hakevat' sopivat, mutta 'ottavat' on yleisin.
Tilanne: Opiskelija pitää välivuoden.
Välivuosi on usein 'vauhdinottoa' tulevaa varten.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문'Ottaa vauhtia' is more general. 'Hakea vauhtia' (to seek momentum) often implies going somewhere else (like a lower league or a different school) to get that momentum.
Usually no. Use 'kiihdyttää' for accelerating a vehicle. 'Ottaa vauhtia' is for people, animals, or abstract concepts like projects.
It's in the partitive case because momentum is an uncountable concept in this context. You are taking 'some' momentum.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, but you'll also see it in the news and business reports.
Yes, it almost always implies that the preparation will lead to a successful action.
Yes, that's a more informal/slang way to say 'take a lot of speed/momentum'.
Very common in sports commentary and business analysis as a noun.
You would say 'menettää vauhtia' or 'vauhti hyytyy'.
Yes! 'Otan vauhtia tenttiin lukemalla perusteet' (I'm gathering momentum for the exam by reading the basics).
It means speed, pace, or momentum.
Estonian has 'hoogu võtma', which is a direct equivalent and used similarly.
Yes, to describe taking time to prepare for a new stage or a new partner.
관련 표현
hakea vauhtia
synonymTo seek momentum, often by going to a lower level or back to basics.
saada vauhtia
similarTo receive a boost or momentum from an external source.
antaa vauhtia
similarTo speed something up or give someone a push.
vauhti kiihtyy
builds onThe pace is accelerating.
vauhdinotto
specialized formThe noun form: the act of taking momentum.
