뜻
To submit an application for a position.
문화적 배경
Applying for a job often involves a 'saatekirje' (cover letter) where you must be humble but clear about your skills. Over-selling is often viewed with suspicion. In Sweden, the process is similar but often involves more informal 'fika' interviews before the formal 'hakea paikkaa' stage. Compared to Finland, the US application process is much more focused on personal branding and 'selling' oneself aggressively. The 'Shukatsu' (job hunting) season is a highly ritualized period where students all 'hakevat paikkaa' at the same time wearing identical suits.
The Partitive Rule
Always use 'paikkaa' (partitive) when applying. Using 'paikan' (genitive/accusative) implies you've already secured it or the action is totally finished in a way that doesn't fit 'applying'.
K-Gradation
Don't forget: Minä haen, but Hän hakee. The 'k' comes back in the third person!
뜻
To submit an application for a position.
The Partitive Rule
Always use 'paikkaa' (partitive) when applying. Using 'paikan' (genitive/accusative) implies you've already secured it or the action is totally finished in a way that doesn't fit 'applying'.
K-Gradation
Don't forget: Minä haen, but Hän hakee. The 'k' comes back in the third person!
Directness
When you 'hakea paikkaa' in Finland, be direct about your skills. Finns value 'asiaosaaminen' (substantive competence) over 'pöhinä' (hype).
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hakea'.
Minä ______ paikkaa tästä yrityksestä.
The first person singular form of 'hakea' is 'haen' (k disappears).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'He applied for the job'.
'Haki' is the past tense, and 'paikkaa' is the required partitive case.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi olet niin kiireinen? B: ______ paikkaa uudesta projektista.
When talking about applying for a specific project or role, 'haen' is the correct verb.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Minä ______ paikkaa tästä yrityksestä.
The first person singular form of 'hakea' is 'haen' (k disappears).
Choose the correct way to say 'He applied for the job'.
'Haki' is the past tense, and 'paikkaa' is the required partitive case.
A: Miksi olet niin kiireinen? B: ______ paikkaa uudesta projektista.
When talking about applying for a specific project or role, 'haen' is the correct verb.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it's very common. 'Hakea paikkaa' is slightly more specific to a single vacancy, while 'hakea työtä' is more general.
Because 'hakea' is an irresultative verb in this context—the act of applying doesn't guarantee the result, so we use the partitive case.
Absolutely. 'Hakea opiskelupaikkaa' is the standard way to say you are applying to school.
It is 'hain' (I applied), 'hait' (you applied), 'haki' (he/she applied).
You say 'Sain paikan' (I got the place). Note that 'paikka' changes to 'paikan' here because the action is completed!
No, it also means 'to fetch'. For example: 'Hae kaupasta maitoa' (Fetch some milk from the store).
It is neutral-formal. It's appropriate for both a CV and a chat with your mom.
'Paikka' is a general position; 'virka' is a formal office, usually in the public sector.
Yes! 'Hakea viisumia' is the correct way to say apply for a visa.
Haen useita paikkoja.
관련 표현
hakea työtä
similarTo apply for work
täyttää hakemus
builds onTo fill out an application
päästä töihin
contrastTo get the job
hakeutua koulutukseen
specialized formTo seek one's way into training
avoin paikka
similarAn open position
