Significado
To start using something new.
Contexto cultural
Finns are known as 'early adopters' of technology. The phrase 'ottaa käyttöön' is seen everywhere from the first Nokia phones to modern digital ID systems. In Finnish offices, 'käyttöönotto' (the noun form) is a major project phase. It often involves 'kakkukahvit' (cake and coffee) to celebrate a successful rollout. Finnish government services (Kela, Vero) use 'Ota käyttöön' as a standard button for activating digital-only mail, reflecting a push for a paperless society. Finnish schools frequently 'ottavat käyttöön' new pedagogical methods, such as 'ilmiöoppiminen' (phenomenon-based learning).
The 'Setup' Rule
Whenever you are 'setting up' a device, the Finnish word for that process is almost always 'ottaa käyttöön'.
Object Case
Don't forget the -n! 'Otan uuden (n) auton käyttöön'. Without the -n, it sounds like you are still in the middle of taking it.
Significado
To start using something new.
The 'Setup' Rule
Whenever you are 'setting up' a device, the Finnish word for that process is almost always 'ottaa käyttöön'.
Object Case
Don't forget the -n! 'Otan uuden (n) auton käyttöön'. Without the -n, it sounds like you are still in the middle of taking it.
Passive Usage
In news, you'll see 'otetaan käyttöön'. This is the passive form. It means 'is being taken into use'.
Noun Form
Learn 'käyttöönotto' (implementation). It's a very common word in Finnish business and tech.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Otan uuden ______ (tietokone) käyttöön tänään.
The object needs to be in the accusative case (-n) because it's a completed action.
Which sentence is correct for a new office rule?
How do you say 'We are implementing a new rule'?
'Ottaa käyttöön' is the correct phrase for implementation, and 'uuden säännön' is the correct case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just bought a new pair of shoes and you are wearing them for the first time.
Since it's the first time, you are 'taking them into use'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Milloin uusi bussiaikataulu alkaa? B: Se ______ käyttöön huomenna.
The passive form 'otetaan' is used because the schedule is being implemented by the authorities.
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4 ejerciciosOtan uuden ______ (tietokone) käyttöön tänään.
The object needs to be in the accusative case (-n) because it's a completed action.
How do you say 'We are implementing a new rule'?
'Ottaa käyttöön' is the correct phrase for implementation, and 'uuden säännön' is the correct case.
You just bought a new pair of shoes and you are wearing them for the first time.
Since it's the first time, you are 'taking them into use'.
A: Milloin uusi bussiaikataulu alkaa? B: Se ______ käyttöön huomenna.
The passive form 'otetaan' is used because the schedule is being implemented by the authorities.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes! 'Otin käyttöön uuden harrastuksen' is perfectly natural.
'Ottaa käyttöön' sounds more like a specific event or implementation. 'Alkaa käyttää' is more about the start of a continuous habit.
Yes, as a verb phrase. But as a noun, it becomes one word: 'käyttöönotto'.
No. You don't 'take a new apple into use'. You just eat it or 'maistaa' (taste) it.
Olen ottamassa käyttöön... (I am in the process of taking into use).
It's neutral. It works in both a business meeting and a chat with your grandma.
Usually the accusative (-n ending) for a completed action, or partitive for a negative or ongoing action.
No, that's rude. Use 'palkata' (to hire).
In slang, people might say 'laittaa tulille' (to put on fire/to start), but 'ottaa käyttöön' is already quite standard.
Yes, equally. A new hammer or a new app—both are 'otetaan käyttöön'.
Then just use 'käyttää' or 'lainata' (to borrow).
Se otettiin käyttöön.
Frases relacionadas
alkaa käyttää
similarto start using
ottaa esille
similarto bring up / to take out
poistaa käytöstä
contrastto take out of use / to decommission
valjastaa käyttöön
specialized formto harness for use
hyödyntää
similarto utilize / to make use of
