Signification
To prepare for a big step.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is linked to the 'ski jumping' culture. In Finland, ski jumping was a national sport, and the 'vauhdinotto' (taking the speed) is the most critical part of the jump. In Finnish corporate culture, honesty about needing a 'vauhdinhaku' period is often seen as a sign of maturity and strategic thinking rather than weakness. Finnish students often take a 'välivuosi' (gap year) to 'hakea vauhtia' for university entrance exams, which are notoriously difficult. Finnish political commentary uses this phrase to describe when a party goes into opposition to 'rebrand' and gather strength for the next election.
Use it in interviews
If you have a gap in your CV, say you were 'hakemassa vauhtia' for your next big step. It sounds professional and planned.
Partitive is key
Never say 'hakea vauhti'. It sounds like you are looking for a specific, physical object named 'Speed'.
Signification
To prepare for a big step.
Use it in interviews
If you have a gap in your CV, say you were 'hakemassa vauhtia' for your next big step. It sounds professional and planned.
Partitive is key
Never say 'hakea vauhti'. It sounds like you are looking for a specific, physical object named 'Speed'.
Sports metaphors
Finns love sports metaphors. Using this makes you sound like a native who understands the 'sisu' mindset.
Teste-toi
Täytä tyhjä kohta oikealla muodolla (hakea vauhtia).
Hän päätti ______ uralleen ja lähti opiskelemaan ulkomaille.
Lauseessa on 'päätti' (decided), joten tarvitsemme infinitiivin 'hakea vauhtia'.
Mikä lause on oikein?
Valitse kieliopillisesti oikea vaihtoehto.
'Vauhtia' pitää olla partitiivissa ja verbi on 'hakea'.
Yhdistä tilanne ja selitys.
Milloin joku 'hakee vauhtia'?
'Hakea vauhtia' tarkoittaa strategista valmistautumista.
Täytä dialogi.
A: 'Oletko jo aloittanut uuden projektin?' B: 'En vielä, ______.'
B vastaa preesensissä (I am gathering momentum for a moment longer).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHän päätti ______ uralleen ja lähti opiskelemaan ulkomaille.
Lauseessa on 'päätti' (decided), joten tarvitsemme infinitiivin 'hakea vauhtia'.
Valitse kieliopillisesti oikea vaihtoehto.
'Vauhtia' pitää olla partitiivissa ja verbi on 'hakea'.
Milloin joku 'hakee vauhtia'?
'Hakea vauhtia' tarkoittaa strategista valmistautumista.
A: 'Oletko jo aloittanut uuden projektin?' B: 'En vielä, ______.'
B vastaa preesensissä (I am gathering momentum for a moment longer).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsOnly if you are literally backing up to get momentum for a hill. Otherwise, use 'kiihdyttää'.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
'Hakea' sounds more strategic and long-term; 'ottaa' is more about the immediate physical action.
Not always, but it often implies a preparatory phase that is slower than the final 'jump'.
Minä hain, sinä hait, hän haki, me haimme, te haitte, he hakivat.
Yes, if they inspire you or help you prepare. 'Hain vauhtia mentoriltani.'
Estonian has 'hoogu võtma', which is similar, but 'hakea vauhtia' is uniquely Finnish in its specific verb choice.
Yes, very common in business news to describe restructuring.
There isn't a direct single idiom, but 'hyytyä' (to freeze/stall) is the result of NOT fetching enough speed.
In this idiom, yes. It represents an uncountable amount of momentum.
Expressions liées
ottaa vauhtia
similarTo take a running start.
kerätä voimia
similarTo gather strength.
valmistautua
synonymTo prepare.
ottaa takapakkia
contrastTo suffer a setback.
kiihdyttää
builds onTo accelerate.
