C1 Collocation 격식체

saada vahvistus

get confirmation

To receive verification.

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문화적 배경

Finns value written proof. A verbal 'yes' is good, but 'saada vahvistus' in writing is what truly closes a deal. This is linked to the high level of bureaucracy and trust in documentation. In meetings, decisions are often made, but they aren't 'real' until the minutes (pöytäkirja) are signed, providing the 'vahvistus' for the decisions. In the Finnish Lutheran church, 'vahvistus' is another word for 'konfirmaatio' (Confirmation). It's a major cultural rite of passage for 15-year-olds. Finnish journalists are very cautious. They will rarely report a rumor without saying 'emme ole saaneet vahvistusta' (we have not received confirmation).

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The 'Että' Clause

When you want to say what was confirmed, use 'sille, että' (for the fact that). Example: 'Sain vahvistuksen sille, että olet tulossa.'

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Case Sensitivity

Don't forget the -n! 'Sain vahvistus' sounds like 'I got confirmation' in broken English. Use 'Sain vahvistuksen'.

To receive verification.

🎯

The 'Että' Clause

When you want to say what was confirmed, use 'sille, että' (for the fact that). Example: 'Sain vahvistuksen sille, että olet tulossa.'

⚠️

Case Sensitivity

Don't forget the -n! 'Sain vahvistus' sounds like 'I got confirmation' in broken English. Use 'Sain vahvistuksen'.

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Email Etiquette

In Finnish business emails, it is very polite to end with 'Odotan vahvistustanne' (I await your confirmation).

셀프 테스트

Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa (vahvistus).

Sain eilen ______ hotellivarauksestani.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vahvistuksen

The object is specific and the action is completed, so we use the accusative case (-n).

Valitse luonnollisin vaihtoehto.

Uusi tutkimus sai ______ vanhalle teorialle.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vahvistusta

When a theory gets 'some' support or general strengthening, the partitive 'vahvistusta' is more natural than a single specific 'vahvistuksen'.

Mitä Pekka sanoo?

A: Saitko jo työpaikan? B: En vielä, ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: odotan vahvistusta

When waiting for something that hasn't happened yet, we use 'odottaa' + partitive.

Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea lause.

Tilanne: Olet ostanut lentoliput netistä.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sain vahvistuksen sähköpostiin.

A confirmation (vahvistus) is the standard document received after a purchase.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Where you get a 'vahvistus'

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Travel

  • Hotels
  • Flights
  • Trains
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Work

  • Job offers
  • Meeting times
  • Contracts
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Digital

  • Orders
  • Logins
  • Payments

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa (vahvistus). Fill Blank B1

Sain eilen ______ hotellivarauksestani.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vahvistuksen

The object is specific and the action is completed, so we use the accusative case (-n).

Valitse luonnollisin vaihtoehto. Choose C1

Uusi tutkimus sai ______ vanhalle teorialle.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vahvistusta

When a theory gets 'some' support or general strengthening, the partitive 'vahvistusta' is more natural than a single specific 'vahvistuksen'.

Mitä Pekka sanoo? dialogue_completion A2

A: Saitko jo työpaikan? B: En vielä, ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: odotan vahvistusta

When waiting for something that hasn't happened yet, we use 'odottaa' + partitive.

Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea lause. situation_matching A2

Tilanne: Olet ostanut lentoliput netistä.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sain vahvistuksen sähköpostiin.

A confirmation (vahvistus) is the standard document received after a purchase.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, 'saada vahvistus henkilöllisyydestä' is common in police or security contexts.

Usually 'vahvistus jostakin' (confirmation about something) or 'vahvistus jollekin' (confirmation for something).

'Vahvistus' is more about official validation, while 'varmistus' is more about making sure or securing something.

Yes, but usually the verb is 'päästä ripille' or 'tulla konfirmoiduksi'. 'Saada vahvistus' is less common for the ceremony itself.

No, it's singular partitive. It implies an uncountable amount of 'strengthening' or support for an idea.

Odotan vahvistusta.

Yes, but 'kuittaus' (acknowledgment) is more common and less formal in texts.

Usually, yes, or at least a very clear verbal statement from an authority.

It's a 'confirmation code', like the ones you get for two-factor authentication.

Extremely. It's used daily to describe verifying reports.

관련 표현

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varmistaa asia

similar

to make sure of something

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lyödä lukkoon

idiom

to finalize/lock in

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mustaa valkoisella

idiom

black on white (written proof)

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allekirjoittaa

specialized form

to sign

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