Meaning
To think about someone's suggestion.
Cultural Background
Finns value 'asiallisuus' (professionalism). Saying you'll take a suggestion into account is a serious promise to actually think about it. In flat hierarchies, this phrase is used by managers to show they aren't dictators, even if they don't use the idea. In international relations, Finnish diplomats use this to remain neutral while showing engagement.
The 'N' Rule
If you are definitely going to do it, use 'ehdotuksen'. If you are just thinking about it generally, use 'ehdotusta'.
Don't over-use
If you say this too much without taking action, people will think you are just being dismissive.
Meaning
To think about someone's suggestion.
The 'N' Rule
If you are definitely going to do it, use 'ehdotuksen'. If you are just thinking about it generally, use 'ehdotusta'.
Don't over-use
If you say this too much without taking action, people will think you are just being dismissive.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Meidän täytyy ottaa tämä ______ huomioon. (ehdotus)
In 'täytyy' (must) sentences, the object is in the nominative/accusative form without -n if it's a 'must' structure for a single thing.
Which sentence is the most professional response to a boss?
Boss: 'Voisitko kokeilla tätä uutta ohjelmaa?'
It shows professional respect and willingness to evaluate the idea.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary components of the phrase.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMeidän täytyy ottaa tämä ______ huomioon. (ehdotus)
In 'täytyy' (must) sentences, the object is in the nominative/accusative form without -n if it's a 'must' structure for a single thing.
Boss: 'Voisitko kokeilla tätä uutta ohjelmaa?'
It shows professional respect and willingness to evaluate the idea.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the core vocabulary components of the phrase.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNeither is 'better', but 'huomioida' is more common in modern, concise business writing.
Yes, 'ottaa joku huomioon' means to consider someone's needs or presence.
Related Phrases
ottaa lukuun
synonymTo take into account/count in
jättää huomiotta
contrastTo ignore
panna merkille
similarTo note/notice
huomioida
synonymTo notice/consider
