Meaning
To be empathetic.
Cultural Background
Finns value 'hienotunteisuus' (tact). Taking others' feelings into account often means not being intrusive and respecting 'oma rauha' (personal space). The concept of 'Omoiyari' is similar but even more deeply ingrained as a social duty to anticipate others' needs before they are expressed. Empathy is often expressed more vocally and through active validation ('I hear you', 'I feel you'), which can contrast with the Finnish quiet approach. The concept of 'Rücksicht' (consideration) is very strong, especially in public spaces and regarding rules that protect everyone's comfort.
The 'Negative' Rule
Remember that in negative sentences, 'tunteet' becomes 'tunteita'. This is a very common B1 test point!
Use it in Interviews
This is a high-value phrase for Finnish job interviews. It shows you understand Finnish workplace culture.
Meaning
To be empathetic.
The 'Negative' Rule
Remember that in negative sentences, 'tunteet' becomes 'tunteita'. This is a very common B1 test point!
Use it in Interviews
This is a high-value phrase for Finnish job interviews. It shows you understand Finnish workplace culture.
Don't over-conjugate
Only the verb 'ottaa' conjugates. 'Huomioon' stays exactly as it is.
Test Yourself
Täytä tyhjä kohta oikealla sanalla.
On tärkeää ottaa ________ muiden tunteet.
The phrase 'ottaa huomioon' is a fixed idiom where 'huomioon' must be in the illative case.
Valitse lause, joka on kieliopillisesti oikein.
Which sentence is correct?
In a negative sentence, the object 'tunteet' changes to the partitive plural 'tunteita'.
Täydennä dialogi.
A: Miksi Pekka on niin pidetty pomo? B: Koska hän osaa aina ________________.
This is the most natural and professional way to describe a leader's empathy.
Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea lause.
Match the situation: You are teaching a child to be kind to others.
This phrase is used specifically for social and emotional guidance.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesOn tärkeää ottaa ________ muiden tunteet.
The phrase 'ottaa huomioon' is a fixed idiom where 'huomioon' must be in the illative case.
Which sentence is correct?
In a negative sentence, the object 'tunteet' changes to the partitive plural 'tunteita'.
A: Miksi Pekka on niin pidetty pomo? B: Koska hän osaa aina ________________.
This is the most natural and professional way to describe a leader's empathy.
Match the situation: You are teaching a child to be kind to others.
This phrase is used specifically for social and emotional guidance.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, 'fiilikset' is a very common informal/slang word for feelings. It's perfect for talking with friends.
Slightly. 'Huomioida' is often used in written reports, while 'ottaa huomioon' is more common in spoken language.
The opposite is 'olla piittaamatta muiden tunteista' (to not care about others' feelings) or 'sivuuttaa muiden tunteet'.
You say: 'Otin huomioon tunteesi.'
Related Phrases
asettua toisen asemaan
similarTo put oneself in another's shoes.
osoittaa myötätuntoa
similarTo show compassion/sympathy.
olla hienotunteinen
specialized formTo be tactful/discreet.
sivuuttaa muiden tunteet
contrastTo ignore/bypass others' feelings.
