A1 Collocation 중립

Oma tahto

Own will

Determined mindset.

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문화적 배경

In Finland, 'oma tahto' is celebrated from a young age. It is linked to the concept of 'pärjääminen'—the ability to survive and thrive independently in a harsh environment. While Swedes also value independence, the 'Jante Law' (Jantelagen) is slightly stronger there, sometimes making 'oma tahto' feel more like 'self-centeredness' compared to the Finnish view. In the US, this is often translated as 'individualism' or 'agency'. It is a core American value, but often expressed more loudly than the quiet Finnish 'tahto'. In Japan, 'oma tahto' (jibun no ishi) is often balanced against 'Giri' (social obligation). Asserting one's own will can be seen as a breach of social harmony.

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Complimenting children

If a Finnish child is being difficult, saying 'Hänellä on kova oma tahto' is a polite and even complimentary way to acknowledge it to the parents.

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Consonant Gradation

Remember: Tahto -> Tahdon. The 'ht' becomes 'hd' when the word is in the genitive case.

Determined mindset.

💡

Complimenting children

If a Finnish child is being difficult, saying 'Hänellä on kova oma tahto' is a polite and even complimentary way to acknowledge it to the parents.

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Consonant Gradation

Remember: Tahto -> Tahdon. The 'ht' becomes 'hd' when the word is in the genitive case.

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Legal usage

In any Finnish contract, look for the word 'tahto' to ensure your voluntary consent is being noted correctly.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'oma tahto'.

Hän teki päätöksen ______ ______ (of his own will).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: omasta tahdostaan

The phrase 'omasta tahdostaan' is the standard way to say 'of one's own will' in Finnish.

Which sentence describes a strong-willed child correctly?

Miten kuvailet itsepäistä lasta?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Lapsella on kova oma tahto.

We use the 'have' structure (Adessive + on) and 'tahto' for deep-seated will.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the most common variations of the phrase.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'oma tahto'. Fill Blank A2

Hän teki päätöksen ______ ______ (of his own will).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: omasta tahdostaan

The phrase 'omasta tahdostaan' is the standard way to say 'of one's own will' in Finnish.

Which sentence describes a strong-willed child correctly? Choose A1

Miten kuvailet itsepäistä lasta?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Lapsella on kova oma tahto.

We use the 'have' structure (Adessive + on) and 'tahto' for deep-seated will.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the most common variations of the phrase.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No, but they are related. 'Oma tahto' is the decision to do something; 'sisu' is the grit to keep doing it when it gets hard.

It's a bit dramatic for that. Use 'Minun valintani' (My choice) instead.

Use 'vastoin tahtoani'.

Usually, yes. It implies strength of character. However, in the context of a criminal, it might be used neutrally.

관련 표현

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Sisu

similar

Grit/Perseverance

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Itsepäinen

synonym

Stubborn

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Omapäinen

similar

Headstrong

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Tahdonvoima

builds on

Willpower

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Vapaa tahto

specialized form

Free will

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