When you're making plans in Finland, you'll definitely encounter the word varaus. This practical noun translates directly to 'reservation' in English. It's used for booking tables at restaurants, securing accommodation, or even reserving a time slot for an activity. Remember, making a varaus ensures you have a spot or service ready for you.
You'll often encounter the Finnish word varaus when making plans. It means 'reservation' and is essential for booking things like tables at restaurants, hotel rooms, or even tickets for events. You can use it in phrases such as tehdä varaus (to make a reservation) or peruuttaa varaus (to cancel a reservation). Understanding this word will significantly help you navigate everyday situations in Finland, ensuring you can secure your spot for various activities and services.
Varaus is typically seen in the context of making a reservation for something. This can be for a table at a restaurant, a hotel room, or even a service appointment. Understanding the word in this context is essential for practical use in everyday situations.
For instance, if you want to book a table, you might say "Haluan tehdä varauksen" (I want to make a reservation). If you're confirming a booking, you could ask, "Onko varaukseni voimassa?" (Is my reservation valid?).
While "varaus" primarily means reservation, it can also refer to a booking or an advance arrangement. Its usage is quite straightforward, making it a valuable word to learn early on.
It’s important to note that the context usually clarifies whether you are talking about a reservation for a physical space or a time slot. Knowing this will help you navigate different situations effectively.
varaus 30초 만에
- booking
- appointment
- arrangement
§ What does 'varaus' mean?
The Finnish word varaus means 'reservation' in English. It's a very common and practical word you'll use in many everyday situations in Finland. Think about anytime you need to book something in advance – that's when you'll hear and use varaus.
- DEFINITION
- reservation, booking
When you make a varaus, you're securing a spot, a time, or an item for future use. This is the core meaning. It's not just about hotels; it's about anything you need to arrange ahead of time.
§ When do people use 'varaus'?
You'll use varaus in a wide range of situations. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Hotel bookings: This is probably the most obvious. If you're staying overnight anywhere, you'll need a varaus.
- Restaurant tables: Especially for popular restaurants or larger groups, making a varaus is essential.
- Appointments: Doctor's appointments, hair appointments, spa treatments – these are all types of varaus.
- Car rentals: Booking a car in advance is also a varaus.
- Tickets: For trains, buses, flights, or even events like concerts or theater, you often make a varaus for your tickets.
- Facilities: Booking a sauna, a meeting room, or a sports court.
Essentially, if you're planning to use a service or a space at a specific time in the future, you'll likely be dealing with a varaus.
§ Examples of 'varaus' in use
Let's look at some practical examples so you can see how varaus is used in sentences:
Minulla on pöytävaraus
This means: "I have a table reservation for seven o'clock." (pöytä = table)
Onko teillä huonevaraus
This means: "Do you have a room reservation?" (huone = room)
Tein varauksen
This means: "I made a reservation for a train ticket." (junalippu = train ticket; notice the partitive case varauksen here because 'tein' is a transitive verb that often takes the object in partitive.)
Peruutin saunavarauksen.
This means: "I cancelled the sauna reservation." (peruutin = I cancelled; sauna = sauna)
Notice how varaus can combine with other words to form compound nouns, like pöytävaraus (table reservation) or huonevaraus (room reservation). This is very common in Finnish.
How Formal Is It?
"Tein varauksen huomiselle lennolle. (I made a reservation for tomorrow's flight.)"
"Tein pöytävarauksen ravintolaan. (I made a table reservation for the restaurant.)"
"Onko mulla buukkia tälle illalle? (Do I have a booking for tonight?)"
"Äiti teki paikkavarauksen huvipuistoon. (Mom made a spot reservation for the amusement park.)"
"Mulla on yks reissuvara tehtynä. (I have one trip reservation made.)"
재미있는 사실
The root 'vara-' can also be found in words like 'varasto' (storage) and 'varautua' (to prepare), showing a common theme of having something set aside or ready.
발음 가이드
- Misplacing the stress (always on the first syllable in Finnish)
- Not pronouncing the double 'a' long enough
알아야 할 문법
Nouns like 'varaus' (reservation) ending in '-aus' or '-ys' often indicate a state, action, or result. These nouns are derived from verbs. For 'varaus', the verb is 'varata' (to reserve).
Varauksen tekeminen on helppoa. (Making a reservation is easy.)
When 'varaus' is possessed, it takes a possessive suffix. For example, 'minun varaukseni' (my reservation).
Minun varaukseni on kahdelle. (My reservation is for two.)
'Varaus' can be used in compound words to form more specific terms, like 'pöytävaraus' (table reservation) or 'hotellivaraus' (hotel reservation).
Teimme pöytävarauksen ravintolaan. (We made a table reservation for the restaurant.)
In certain contexts, 'varaus' can also refer to a 'provision' or 'allowance' in a financial or legal sense, but its primary meaning at B1 level is 'reservation'.
Budjetissa on varaus yllättäville menoille. (There is a provision in the budget for unexpected expenses.)
When talking about making or cancelling a reservation, common verbs are 'tehdä' (to make) and 'peruuttaa' (to cancel).
Haluaisin peruuttaa varaukseni. (I would like to cancel my reservation.)
수준별 예문
Minulla on pöytävaraus.
I have a table reservation.
Tarvitsemme huonevarauksen hotelliin.
We need a room reservation for the hotel.
Onko tämä varaus vahvistettu?
Is this reservation confirmed?
Tein varauksen verkossa.
I made a reservation online.
Voinko tehdä varauksen huomiseksi?
Can I make a reservation for tomorrow?
Varauksen voi perua viimeistään tänään.
The reservation can be canceled by today at the latest.
Onko meillä varaus nimelläsi?
Do we have a reservation under your name?
Kadotin varausnumeron.
I lost the reservation number.
Tein varauksen ravintolaan huomiselle illalle.
I made a reservation for the restaurant for tomorrow evening.
Onko teillä varaus minun nimelläni?
Do you have a reservation under my name?
Peruin hotellivarauksen, koska suunnitelmat muuttuivat.
I cancelled the hotel reservation because plans changed.
Tarvitsemme varauksen museoon viikonlopuksi.
We need a reservation for the museum for the weekend.
Pöytävaraus on kello seitsemältä.
The table reservation is at seven o'clock.
Voinko tehdä varauksen kahdelle henkilölle?
Can I make a reservation for two people?
Unohdin tehdä varauksen teatteriin.
I forgot to make a reservation for the theater.
Varauksen voi tehdä puhelimitse tai verkossa.
A reservation can be made by phone or online.
Tein varauksen ravintolaan eilen illalla.
I made a reservation for the restaurant last night.
Here, 'varaus' is in the genitive case ('varauksen') because it's the object of the verb 'tein' (I made).
Onko teillä varausta nimellä Virtanen?
Do you have a reservation under the name Virtanen?
The partitive case 'varausta' is used here in a question about existence or possession.
Meillä on hotellivaraus ensi viikoksi.
We have a hotel reservation for next week.
'Hotellivaraus' is a compound word, meaning 'hotel reservation'.
Varausvahvistus lähetettiin sähköpostitse.
The reservation confirmation was sent by email.
'Varausvahvistus' means 'reservation confirmation'.
Peruimme varauksen viime hetkellä.
We cancelled the reservation at the last minute.
The genitive case 'varauksen' is used with the verb 'peruimme' (we cancelled).
Onko varaus vielä voimassa?
Is the reservation still valid?
'Voimassa' means 'in effect' or 'valid'.
Voinko muuttaa varauksen päivämäärää?
Can I change the date of the reservation?
'Varauksen päivämäärää' uses the genitive case for 'varauksen' to show possession (the reservation's date).
Teimme ryhmävarauksen konserttiin.
We made a group reservation for the concert.
'Ryhmävaraus' is a compound word meaning 'group reservation'.
Minun täytyy tehdä varaus illallista varten huomiseksi, muuten emme saa pöytää.
I need to make a reservation for dinner tomorrow, otherwise we won't get a table.
Here, 'varaus' is used with 'tehdä' (to make) and is in the partitive case ('varausta') if referring to the act of making, but 'varaus' in nominative is used with 'tehdä' when the reservation itself is the object.
Hotelli oli täynnä, koska en ollut tehnyt varausta ajoissa.
The hotel was full because I hadn't made a reservation in time.
'Varausta' in partitive, as the direct object of 'tehdä' when the action is incomplete or negative.
Onko sinulla varaus nimelläsi?
Do you have a reservation under your name?
'Varauksia' would be used for multiple reservations. Here, 'varaus' is singular nominative.
Peruimme lentomme varauksen viime hetkellä sairauden vuoksi.
We cancelled our flight reservation at the last minute due to illness.
'Varauksen' is in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship with 'lennon' (of the flight).
Ravintolalla on aina niin paljon varauksia viikonloppuisin, että pöydän saaminen ilman ennakkovarausta on mahdotonta.
The restaurant always has so many reservations on weekends that getting a table without advance booking is impossible.
'Varauksia' is in the partitive plural, indicating an indefinite quantity of reservations.
Varausvahvistus saapui sähköpostiini vain minuutteja sen jälkeen, kun olin tehnyt sen.
The reservation confirmation arrived in my email just minutes after I made it.
'Varausvahvistus' is a compound word, combining 'varaus' (reservation) and 'vahvistus' (confirmation).
Tämä varaus on kahdelle henkilölle perjantai-illaksi.
This reservation is for two people for Friday evening.
Here, 'varaus' is the subject of the sentence in nominative case.
Jouduimme odottamaan melkein tunnin, vaikka meillä oli varaus.
We had to wait almost an hour, even though we had a reservation.
'Varaus' in nominative case, as part of the phrase 'meillä oli varaus' (we had a reservation).
Tein varauksen nimelläni, mutta sitä ei löytynyt järjestelmästä. Olisiko tapahtunut virhe?
I made a reservation under my name, but it wasn't found in the system. Could there have been a mistake?
Here 'nimelläni' (under my name) uses the adessive case, indicating 'on' or 'with'.
Peruutusvaraus on usein hyvä tapa päästä haluttuun kohteeseen, jos alkuperäiset paikat ovat jo täynnä.
A cancellation reservation is often a good way to get to the desired destination if the original spots are already full.
'Peruutusvaraus' is a compound word: 'peruutus' (cancellation) + 'varaus' (reservation).
Hän muisti juuri, että hänen junavarauksensa oli vanhentunut, eikä uusia lippuja ollut saatavilla.
He just remembered that his train reservation had expired, and no new tickets were available.
'Junavarauksensa' (his train reservation) shows possession with the possessive suffix '-nsa'.
Ilman ennakkovarausta voi olla vaikea saada pöytää suosituista ravintoloista viikonloppuisin.
Without an advance reservation, it can be difficult to get a table at popular restaurants on weekends.
'Ennakkovaraus' (advance reservation) is another compound word formed from 'ennakko' (advance) and 'varaus' (reservation).
Matkanjärjestäjä ilmoitti, että hotellivarauksemme oli siirretty toiseen saman tason hotelliin.
The tour operator announced that our hotel reservation had been moved to another hotel of the same standard.
'Hotellivarauksemme' (our hotel reservation) also uses a possessive suffix, '-mme', for 'our'.
Tarkistin vielä kerran, että lentovaraukseni tiedot olivat oikein ennen matkalle lähtöä.
I checked one more time that my flight reservation details were correct before leaving for the trip.
'Lentovaraukseni' (my flight reservation) uses the possessive suffix '-ni' for 'my'.
Valitettavasti varauksessamme oli ollut jokin sekaannus, ja jouduimme odottamaan huonetta tunnin.
Unfortunately, there had been some confusion with our reservation, and we had to wait for the room for an hour.
'Varauksessamme' (in our reservation) combines the inessive case ('-ssa') and the possessive suffix ('-mme').
Museoon kannattaa tehdä ryhmävaraus etukäteen, jotta varmistaa paikat kaikille osallistujille.
It's advisable to make a group reservation for the museum in advance to secure spots for all participants.
'Ryhmävaraus' (group reservation) is a compound word from 'ryhmä' (group) and 'varaus' (reservation).
관용어 및 표현
"Tehdä varaus"
To make a reservation
Minun täytyy tehdä varaus illallista varten. (I need to make a reservation for dinner.)
neutral"Vahvistaa varaus"
To confirm a reservation
Voisitteko vahvistaa varauksen huomiseksi? (Could you confirm the reservation for tomorrow?)
neutral"Perua varaus"
To cancel a reservation
Valitettavasti minun täytyy perua varaus. (Unfortunately, I have to cancel the reservation.)
neutral"Hotellivaraus"
Hotel reservation
Hotellivaraus on tehty kahdeksi yöksi. (The hotel reservation is made for two nights.)
neutral"Pöytävaraus"
Table reservation
Onko meillä pöytävaraus? (Do we have a table reservation?)
neutral"Lentovaraus"
Flight reservation
Minun pitää tarkistaa lentovarauksen tiedot. (I need to check the flight reservation details.)
neutral"Joukkoliikenteen varaus"
Public transport reservation
Tein varauksen junaan. (I made a reservation for the train.)
neutral"Varaus sisäänpääsyyn"
Reservation for entry
Museoon tarvitaan varaus sisäänpääsyyn. (A reservation is needed for entry to the museum.)
neutral"Varausajankohta"
Reservation time
Mikä on varausajankohta? (What is the reservation time?)
neutral"Varausnumero"
Reservation number
Voitteko antaa varausnumeronne? (Could you give your reservation number?)
neutral어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
어원
From 'varata' (to reserve, to book).
원래 의미: The act of reserving something.
Uralic, Finnic branch.문화적 맥락
When making plans in Finland, particularly for travel, dining, or accommodation, using 'varaus' is common. It's expected to make reservations for popular restaurants or accommodations, especially during peak seasons or weekends. Finns value punctuality and adhering to agreed-upon times for reservations.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문To say 'make a reservation' in Finnish, you would typically use the verb varata (to reserve) with varaus. So, it's tehdä varaus or varata pöytä (to reserve a table).
Yes, varaus is a versatile word. It can refer to any kind of reservation, such as a pöytävaraus (table reservation), huonevaraus (room reservation), or lippuvaraus (ticket reservation).
While both involve booking, varaus typically refers to reserving a specific spot, time, or item for future use. Tilaus generally means an order, like ordering food from a menu or a product online. Think of varaus as holding something for yourself, and tilaus as commissioning something to be made or delivered.
Absolutely! Some common phrases include: vahvistaa varaus (to confirm a reservation), peruuttaa varaus (to cancel a reservation), and varaus on tehty (the reservation has been made).
You could ask: Onko täällä vapaita paikkoja? (Are there free seats here?) or Onko teillä vapaita huoneita? (Do you have free rooms?). If you want to specifically ask about a reservation, you might say: Voinko tehdä varauksen? (Can I make a reservation?) or Onko tämä päivämäärä vapaa varauksille? (Is this date free for reservations?).
The plural form of varaus is varaukset in the nominative case.
You would say: Minulla on varaus (I have a reservation).
Varaus is always a noun. The verb form is varata, which means 'to reserve' or 'to book'.
While varaus is standard, in very casual conversation, you might hear people simply refer to 'booking' with the verb varata. However, varaus is universally understood and appropriate.
You could say: Minun täytyy muuttaa varausta (I need to change the reservation) or Haluan vaihtaa varausta (I want to change the reservation).
셀프 테스트 108 질문
Minulla on ___ pöytään. (I have a ___ for the table.)
The word 'varaus' means 'reservation' and fits the context of having a reservation for a table.
Tein ___ hotelliin. (I made a ___ for the hotel.)
In this sentence, 'varaus' (reservation) is the correct word to indicate that a reservation was made for a hotel.
Onko sinulla ___ tähän huoneeseen? (Do you have a ___ for this room?)
The question asks if there's a reservation for the room, making 'varaus' the appropriate word.
Meillä on ___ elokuviin kello viisi. (We have a ___ for the movies at five o'clock.)
When you have a planned event like going to the movies, you can have a 'varaus' (reservation or booking) for it.
Unohdin tehdä ___ lentoon. (I forgot to make a ___ for the flight.)
For a flight, you need to make a 'varaus' (reservation or booking).
Tarvitsen ___ autonvuokraukseen. (I need a ___ for car rental.)
To rent a car, you typically make a 'varaus' (reservation).
Someone has a reservation.
The reservation is for two people.
Is the reservation under your name?
Read this aloud:
Minulla on varaus.
Focus: Minulla
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Yksi varaus, kiitos.
Focus: varaus
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Varaus pöytään.
Focus: pöytään
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This sentence means 'I have a reservation.' In Finnish, the verb 'olla' (to be) is conjugated as 'on' for 'minulla' (I have).
This sentence means 'He/She makes a reservation.' 'Tekeä' is the verb 'to make', and 'varaus' changes to 'varauksen' in the object form.
This is a question: 'Do you have a reservation?' 'Onko' is the question form of 'on' (is/are).
Minulla on hotellihuoneeseen. (I have a reservation for a hotel room.)
The word 'varaus' means 'reservation' and fits the context of having a booking for a hotel room.
Tein pöydästä hyvissä ajoin. (I made a table reservation well in advance.)
In this sentence, 'varaus' is used to refer to a table reservation at a restaurant.
Tarvitset lentolipusta. (You need a reservation for the flight ticket.)
Here, 'varaus' indicates that a reservation is required for a flight ticket.
Voinko tarkistaa sinun? (Can I check your reservation?)
This question asks to check 'your reservation', making 'varaus' the correct choice.
Haluaisin muuttaa. (I would like to change the reservation.)
The speaker wants to change 'the reservation', so 'varaus' is the appropriate word.
valitettavasti ei löytynyt. (Unfortunately, no reservation was found.)
This sentence indicates that 'no reservation' was found, which is expressed by 'varaus'.
Choose the correct Finnish word for 'reservation'.
'Varaus' directly translates to 'reservation'.
Which word completes the sentence: 'Minulla on _____ pöytään kahdelle.' (I have a reservation for a table for two.)
The sentence needs the word for 'reservation' to make sense.
Which of these is typically made with a 'varaus'?
You typically make a reservation for a hotel room.
If you have a 'varaus', it means you have booked something in advance.
A reservation (varaus) implies booking something beforehand.
'Varaus' is a verb.
'Varaus' is a noun, meaning 'reservation'.
You can use 'varaus' when you want to buy a train ticket at the station without prior booking.
'Varaus' implies prior booking, not buying on the spot.
This sentence means 'I have a reservation for a room.' The word order in Finnish is quite flexible, but SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) is common. 'Minulla on' means 'I have'. 'Varaus' is the reservation, and 'huoneeseen' means 'to a room' (illative case).
This means 'I made a reservation for the restaurant for dinner.' 'Tein' is 'I made', 'varauksen' is 'a reservation' (partitive case here because it's the object of an action). 'Ravintolaan' is 'to the restaurant' (illative), and 'illallista varten' means 'for dinner'.
This translates to 'He/She canceled the flight reservation.' 'Hän' is 'he/she', 'perui' is 'canceled', and 'lentovarauksen' is 'flight reservation' (partitive case).
Someone made a reservation.
Asking about how a reservation was made.
Someone wants to make a reservation.
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Minulla on pöytävaraus kahdelle.
Focus: pöytävaraus
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Peruuttaisin mielelläni varaukseni.
Focus: peruuttaisin
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Onko teillä varaus tähän aikaan?
Focus: varaus
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You want to make a reservation at a restaurant. Write an email to the restaurant, asking if they have a table for two people for dinner next Saturday. Include your name and phone number. Use 'varaus' at least once.
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Sample answer
Hei, Haluaisin tehdä varauksen pöydästä kahdelle henkilölle ensi lauantaina illalliselle. Onko teillä vapaita aikoja? Nimeni on [Your Name] ja puhelinnumeroni on [Your Phone Number]. Ystävällisin terveisin, [Your Name]
Imagine you need to cancel a hotel reservation. Write a short message or email to the hotel explaining that you need to cancel your reservation for the room you booked for next week. Use 'varaus' at least once.
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Sample answer
Hei, Haluaisin perua huonevaraukseni ensi viikolle. Minulla oli varaus nimellä [Your Name]. Ystävällisin terveisin, [Your Name]
You are confirming a booking for a concert. Write a short text message to your friend saying that you successfully made the reservation for the concert tickets and you will pick them up tomorrow. Use 'varaus' at least once.
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Sample answer
Hei! Tein varauksen konserttilippuihin. Noudan ne huomenna. Nähdään!
What did the customer do?
Read this passage:
Asiakas soitti hotelliin ja halusi tehdä varauksen kahdelle yöksi. Vastaanottovirkailija tarkisti saatavuuden ja vahvisti, että varaus onnistui. Asiakas kiitti ja sanoi odottavansa innolla matkaa.
What did the customer do?
The passage states 'halusi tehdä varauksen', meaning 'wanted to make a reservation', and 'varaus onnistui', meaning 'the reservation was successful'.
The passage states 'halusi tehdä varauksen', meaning 'wanted to make a reservation', and 'varaus onnistui', meaning 'the reservation was successful'.
What is recommended for this restaurant?
Read this passage:
Tämä ravintola on erittäin suosittu, joten suosittelemme, että teet varauksen etukäteen. Ilman varausta pöydän saaminen voi olla vaikeaa, erityisesti viikonloppuisin.
What is recommended for this restaurant?
The passage clearly states 'suosittelemme, että teet varauksen etukäteen', which translates to 'we recommend that you make a reservation in advance'.
The passage clearly states 'suosittelemme, että teet varauksen etukäteen', which translates to 'we recommend that you make a reservation in advance'.
What is the person asking about?
Read this passage:
Minulla on varaus nimellä Virtanen perjantai-illaksi. Saapuisimme noin kello seitsemän. Onko kaikki kunnossa?
What is the person asking about?
The person mentions having a reservation ('Minulla on varaus') with a specific name ('nimellä Virtanen') and time ('perjantai-illaksi', 'noin kello seitsemän'), then asks 'Onko kaikki kunnossa?', which means 'Is everything in order?' or 'Is everything okay?'.
The person mentions having a reservation ('Minulla on varaus') with a specific name ('nimellä Virtanen') and time ('perjantai-illaksi', 'noin kello seitsemän'), then asks 'Onko kaikki kunnossa?', which means 'Is everything in order?' or 'Is everything okay?'.
This sentence means 'I have a reservation at the hotel.' The words are in the correct order for a declarative statement in Finnish.
This sentence translates to 'We need a table reservation for dinner.' The structure follows typical Finnish sentence order.
This means 'I made a reservation for the train last week.' The verb 'tein' (I made) comes first, followed by the object and then the time.
En voi vahvistaa ___ ilman nimeäsi.
The word 'varaus' needs to be in the partitive case ('varausta') because it is the direct object of a negative verb 'en voi vahvistaa' (I cannot confirm).
Hotelliin saapuessaan asiakas kysyi ___.
Here, 'varauksensa' (his/her reservation) is in the genitive case, combined with the possessive suffix '-nsa', indicating 'his/her own reservation'. It's the object of the verb 'kysyi' (asked for) in this context.
Muistathan, että sinulla on ___ pöytään kello seitsemäksi.
The word 'varaus' is used in the nominative case as the subject here, indicating 'you have a reservation'.
Peruutin ___ juuri, koska suunnitelmani muuttuivat.
The word 'varaukseni' (my reservation) is in the partitive case, combined with the possessive suffix '-ni', because it is the direct object of the verb 'peruutin' (I cancelled).
Meillä on ___ kolmelle hengelle nimellä Virtanen.
Here, 'varaus' (a reservation) is in the nominative case, serving as the subject of the sentence indicating what 'we have'.
Tarkistaisitteko ___ ennen kuin lähdemme?
The word 'varauksen' (the reservation) is in the genitive case as the object of 'tarkistaisitteko' (would you check), implying a specific, known reservation.
Which of these is the most appropriate way to ask if a restaurant has a table available without a reservation?
This phrase directly asks about table availability without a prior reservation.
You want to confirm your hotel booking. Which sentence would you use?
This means 'Can I check my reservation?', which is suitable for confirming a booking.
What is the best way to say that your reservation is under your name, 'Virtanen'?
This correctly translates to 'My reservation is under the name Virtanen.'
If you have a 'varaus', you definitely have a confirmed booking.
'Varaus' specifically means a reservation, which implies a confirmed booking.
You can use 'varaus' to talk about a general inquiry, not a specific booking.
'Varaus' refers to a specific booking or reservation, not a general inquiry.
Cancelling a 'varaus' is called 'varauksen peruuttaminen'.
'Peruu' means to cancel, so 'varauksen peruuttaminen' is the correct term for cancelling a reservation.
You need to change your restaurant reservation. Write an email to the restaurant, explaining the situation and asking to reschedule. Include the original reservation details (date, time, number of people) and suggest a new date and time. Use formal Finnish.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hyvä ravintola, Kirjoitan teille koskien pöytävaraustani. Minulla on varaus 15. syyskuuta kello 19:00 kuudelle henkilölle. Haluaisin muuttaa varausta 22. syyskuuta kello 19:30, jos se on mahdollista. Odotan vastaustanne. Ystävällisin terveisin, [Nimesi]
You are organizing a trip for a group. Write a short message to your friends confirming that you have made a hotel reservation for everyone. Include the hotel name, the dates of the reservation, and mention that you will share more details soon.
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Hei kaikki! Olen tehnyt hotellivarauksen meille kaikille Hotelli Helsinkiin 10.-12. lokakuuta. Lähetän tarkemmat tiedot myöhemmin. Mukavaa päivää!
Imagine you are at a train station and realize you have lost your train ticket, which was a reservation for a specific seat. Write a short internal monologue expressing your frustration and what you plan to do next.
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Voi ei! Missä lippuni on? Minulla oli paikkavaraus tähän junaan. Nyt olen pulassa. Täytyy varmaan puhua konduktöörin kanssa ja selittää tilanne.
Miksi asiakas ei saanut huonetta hotellista?
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Asiakas saapui hotelliin ilman ennakkovarausta ja toivoi huonetta. Vastaanottovirkailija tarkisti järjestelmän ja ilmoitti, että valitettavasti kaikki huoneet olivat täynnä. Hän pahoitteli tilannetta ja ehdotti asiakkaalle muita lähistön hotelleja.
Miksi asiakas ei saanut huonetta hotellista?
Tekstissä sanotaan, että 'kaikki huoneet olivat täynnä', mikä tarkoittaa, ettei hotellissa ollut vapaita huoneita.
Tekstissä sanotaan, että 'kaikki huoneet olivat täynnä', mikä tarkoittaa, ettei hotellissa ollut vapaita huoneita.
Mitä asiakkaiden tulisi tehdä, jos he eivät saaneet vahvistusta?
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Järjestelmän ongelmien vuoksi monet teatterin asiakkaat eivät olleet saaneet vahvistusta varaustensa onnistumisesta. Teatteri tiedotti asiasta verkkosivuillaan ja pyysi kaikkia tarkistamaan sähköpostinsa roskapostikansion. He lupasivat selvittää tilanteen mahdollisimman pian.
Mitä asiakkaiden tulisi tehdä, jos he eivät saaneet vahvistusta?
Tekstissä neuvotaan asiakkaita 'tarkistamaan sähköpostinsa roskapostikansion', jos he eivät saaneet vahvistusta.
Tekstissä neuvotaan asiakkaita 'tarkistamaan sähköpostinsa roskapostikansion', jos he eivät saaneet vahvistusta.
Mikä muuttui lentoyhtiön matkatavaroiden varaussäännöissä?
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Lentoyhtiö ilmoitti muutoksista matkatavaroiden varaussääntöihin. Uusien sääntöjen mukaan matkustajien on varattava kaikki lisämatkatavarat etukäteen verkon kautta. Muussa tapauksessa lisämaksut ovat korkeammat lentokentällä.
Mikä muuttui lentoyhtiön matkatavaroiden varaussäännöissä?
Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'lisämaksut ovat korkeammat lentokentällä', jos lisämatkatavaroita ei varaa etukäteen verkon kautta.
Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'lisämaksut ovat korkeammat lentokentällä', jos lisämatkatavaroita ei varaa etukäteen verkon kautta.
This is a common way to ask 'Can I make a reservation for a table?' The word order is typical for a question in Finnish.
This translates to 'The reservation is under the name Virtanen.' The structure 'X on nimellä Y' means 'X is under the name Y'.
This means 'We need to confirm the reservation before Monday.' 'Pitää' indicates necessity, and 'ennen' means 'before'.
En voi vahvistaa huonevarauksesi tietoja, koska järjestelmässämme ei ole tätä ______.
In this context, 'tätä varausta' (this reservation) is in the partitive case because it's the object of a negative sentence.
Varmistaaksesi paikkasi seminaarissa, sinun tulisi tehdä ______ mahdollisimman pian.
Here, 'tehdä varaus' means 'to make a reservation', with 'varaus' in the nominative case as the direct object of the verb 'tehdä' (to make).
Hotelli ilmoitti, että meidän ______ on valitettavasti peruutettu ylibuukkauksen vuoksi.
'Varauksemme' means 'our reservation'. The possessive suffix '-mme' (our) is attached to the nominative form of the noun.
Onko mahdollista muuttaa ______ aikaa, vai täytyykö minun tehdä uusi?
Here, 'muuttaa varausta' means 'to change the reservation'. 'Varausta' is in the partitive case as it is the object of the verb 'muuttaa' (to change).
Asiakaspalvelu pahoitteli ja tarjosi korvausta ______ aiheuttamasta vaivasta.
'Varauksen aiheuttamasta vaivasta' means 'the inconvenience caused by the reservation'. 'Varauksen' is in the genitive case, indicating possession or relation.
Tarvitsemme ______ vahvistusnumeron, jotta voimme paikantaa tiedot järjestelmästämme.
'Varauksen vahvistusnumero' means 'the reservation's confirmation number'. 'Varauksen' is in the genitive case, showing possession.
Which of these words is the best synonym for 'varaus' in the context of booking a hotel room?
'Ennakkovaraus' specifically refers to a pre-booking or reservation, which is a more precise synonym than the others.
In which situation would you most likely use the word 'varaus'?
'Varaus' is commonly used for booking services like restaurant tables, hotel rooms, or appointments.
Which sentence correctly uses 'varaus'?
The phrase 'pöytävaraus' (table reservation) is a common and correct use of the word.
You can use 'varaus' when booking a flight ticket.
Yes, 'varaus' is appropriate for booking flight tickets, often as 'lentovaraus' (flight reservation).
The word 'varaus' can only refer to a booking for accommodation.
'Varaus' has a broader meaning than just accommodation; it can refer to various types of bookings or reservations.
If you want to cancel a reservation, you would say 'perua varaus'.
'Perua varaus' is the correct Finnish phrase for 'to cancel a reservation'.
This sentence translates to: 'We have a reservation for a table at the restaurant for tomorrow evening.'
This sentence means: 'I received the reservation confirmation by email.'
This sentence translates to: 'Is it still possible to change the reservation date?'
Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'varaus' in the context of booking a hotel room.
'Tilaus' often implies an order or a booking, making it the closest synonym for a hotel reservation.
In which of the following situations would 'varaus' be least likely to be used?
'Varaus' specifically refers to a pre-arranged booking or reservation, not an unforeseen issue.
Which phrase correctly expresses 'I have a reservation'?
The possessive structure 'minulla on' (I have) is correct here. 'Varaus' is a noun, so it needs to be the object of the verb.
The word 'varaus' can be used to refer to a reserved parking space.
'Varaus' can indeed refer to a reserved parking space, demonstrating its flexibility beyond just typical bookings.
If you hear someone say 'Peruuta varaus!', they are asking you to make a new reservation.
'Peruuta varaus!' means 'Cancel the reservation!', not make a new one.
The phrase 'tehdä varaus' directly translates to 'to make a reservation'.
'Tehdä varaus' is the correct and common way to express 'to make a reservation' in Finnish.
Imagine you're trying to book a popular restaurant in Helsinki for a special anniversary dinner. You've called, but they are fully booked. Write an email to the restaurant inquiring about any possible cancellations or a waiting list, emphasizing the special occasion and your flexibility regarding time. Use 'varaus' in your email.
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Hei, Haluaisin tiedustella pöytävarauksesta ravintolassanne. Yritimme varata pöytää 15. toukokuuta klo 19.00 kahdelle, mutta valitettavasti teillä ei ollut vapaita pöytiä. Olemme juhlimassa tärkeää merkkipäivää ja olisimme erittäin kiitollisia, jos voisitte ilmoittaa, jos jokin varaus peruuntuisi tai jos teillä olisi jonotuslista, johon voisimme liittyä. Olemme melko joustavia kellonajan suhteen samana iltana. Kiitos paljon avustanne! Ystävällisin terveisin, [Nimesi]
You are organizing a conference and need to secure a block of rooms at a hotel. Write an email to the hotel's event coordinator explaining your needs, including the number of rooms, dates, and any special requests. Inquire about the process for making a group 'varaus' and potential discounts.
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Hei, Olen järjestämässä konferenssia ja tarvitsemme hotellihuoneita ajalle 10.-12. syyskuuta. Tarve on noin 30 huoneelle. Haluaisin tiedustella, miten voimme tehdä ryhmävarauksen ja onko teillä tarjolla konferenssialennuksia. Olisi myös hienoa tietää, sisältyykö hintaan aamiainen ja onko mahdollista järjestää kokoustiloja samasta hotellista. Odotan innolla vastaustanne! Ystävällisin terveisin, [Nimesi] [Organisaatio]
You've just arrived at a car rental agency to pick up your reserved car, but there seems to be a mix-up with your 'varaus'. Write a short dialogue (2-3 exchanges for each person) between you and the rental agent trying to resolve the issue. Be polite but firm.
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Minä: Hyvää päivää. Minulla on auton varaus nimellä [Nimesi] tälle päivälle. Agentti: Hetkinen, tarkistan... Hmm, en löydä varausta tällä nimellä. Onko teillä varausnumeroa? Minä: Kyllä, varausnumeroni on ABC123DEF. Sain vahvistuksen sähköpostitse. Agentti: Aha, täällä lukee, että varaus onkin huomiselle. Onko mahdollista, että päivämäärä on mennyt sekaisin? Minä: Olen aivan varma, että varasin sen tälle päivälle. Minulla on täällä sähköposti, jossa lukee tämän päivän päivämäärä. Voisitteko tarkistaa vielä kerran huolellisesti? Agentti: Annas katsoa uudelleen järjestelmästä... Olen pahoillani, te olette oikeassa. Näyttää olevan virhe meidän päässämme. Etsin teille toisen auton heti.
Miksi asiakas otti yhteyttä asiakaspalveluun?
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Asiakas oli tehnyt junalipun varauksen verkon kautta, mutta sähköpostivahvistus ei koskaan saapunut. Hän soitti asiakaspalveluun ja selitti tilanteen. Asiakaspalvelija pystyi paikantamaan varauksen asiakkaan nimen ja matkustuspäivän perusteella. Ongelma oli tekninen, ja vahvistus lähetettiin uudelleen välittömästi. Asiakas oli tyytyväinen nopeaan ratkaisuun.
Miksi asiakas otti yhteyttä asiakaspalveluun?
Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'sähköpostivahvistus ei koskaan saapunut', mikä johti asiakkaan yhteydenottoon asiakaspalveluun.
Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'sähköpostivahvistus ei koskaan saapunut', mikä johti asiakkaan yhteydenottoon asiakaspalveluun.
Mitä teatteri suositteli lipunmyynnin suhteen?
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Teatteriesityksen liput olivat loppuunmyytyjä jo kuukausia etukäteen. Monet yrittivät vielä viime hetkellä tehdä varauksen, mutta ilman menestystä. Jotkut onnistuivat saamaan paikan peruutuspaikkojen listalta, kun taas toiset joutuivat odottamaan seuraavaa esityskautta. Teatteri suositteli varaamaan liput heti myynnin alkaessa välttääkseen pettymykset.
Mitä teatteri suositteli lipunmyynnin suhteen?
Tekstissä sanotaan: 'Teatteri suositteli varaamaan liput heti myynnin alkaessa välttääkseen pettymykset.'
Tekstissä sanotaan: 'Teatteri suositteli varaamaan liput heti myynnin alkaessa välttääkseen pettymykset.'
Mitä tietoja tarvittiin varauksen vahvistamiseen?
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Hotellin verkkosivuilla oli selkeä ohjeistus huonevarauksen tekemiseen. Asiakkaiden tuli valita ensin päivämäärät ja huonetyyppi, jonka jälkeen järjestelmä näytti vapaat huoneet ja hinnat. Varauksen vahvistamiseen tarvittiin luottokorttitiedot. Peruutusehdot olivat myös selkeästi esillä, ja ne vaihtelivat varauksen tyypin mukaan.
Mitä tietoja tarvittiin varauksen vahvistamiseen?
Tekstissä mainitaan: 'Varauksen vahvistamiseen tarvittiin luottokorttitiedot.'
Tekstissä mainitaan: 'Varauksen vahvistamiseen tarvittiin luottokorttitiedot.'
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Summary
Varaus is a versatile Finnish word for any type of reservation, from dinner tables to doctor's appointments.
- booking
- appointment
- arrangement
