뜻
To participate in a discussion.
문화적 배경
Finns value 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness). Taking a stand is not about being loud, but about being informed. The 'Jante Law' can sometimes make people hesitant to take a very strong individual stand, but in professional settings, it is expected. In universities, 'taking a stand' is often done through written 'kannanotto' (position papers). Finnish social media (like 'Ylilauta' or 'Twitter') uses this phrase frequently, sometimes ironically.
Use with 'Haluaisin'
Starting with 'Haluaisin ottaa kantaa...' is the most polite and professional way to interrupt a meeting.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the 'n' at the end of 'keskusteluun'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
뜻
To participate in a discussion.
Use with 'Haluaisin'
Starting with 'Haluaisin ottaa kantaa...' is the most polite and professional way to interrupt a meeting.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the 'n' at the end of 'keskusteluun'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
Wait for the Gap
In Finland, wait for a full second of silence before 'taking a stand' to ensure you aren't interrupting.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Haluaisin ottaa ______ keskusteluun.
The phrase 'ottaa kantaa' always uses the partitive form of 'kanta'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
The target of the stand must be in the illative case ('keskusteluun').
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Mitä mieltä olet uudesta säännöstä? B: En ole vielä ______.
This is the standard way to say you haven't formed or expressed an opinion yet.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Where would you most likely hear: 'Hallitus ottaa kantaa keskusteluun huomenna'?
The phrase is formal and typically used in political or professional contexts.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Haluaisin ottaa ______ keskusteluun.
The phrase 'ottaa kantaa' always uses the partitive form of 'kanta'.
Select the correct option:
The target of the stand must be in the illative case ('keskusteluun').
A: Mitä mieltä olet uudesta säännöstä? B: En ole vielä ______.
This is the standard way to say you haven't formed or expressed an opinion yet.
Where would you most likely hear: 'Hallitus ottaa kantaa keskusteluun huomenna'?
The phrase is formal and typically used in political or professional contexts.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It's a bit too formal for that. Use 'sanoa mielipiteensä' instead.
'Osallistua' just means you are there participating. 'Ottaa kantaa' means you are expressing a specific opinion.
Yes, in this specific idiom, it is always 'kantaa'.
It is understandable but grammatically incorrect. The idiom requires the illative 'keskusteluun'.
You say 'En halua ottaa kantaa'.
Yes, very frequently. Look for 'X otti kantaa Y:hyn'.
Metaphorically, yes. It's like planting your heel to stand firm.
Yes, it's perfect for formal or semi-formal emails.
You usually take a stand on an *issue* or *discussion*, not a person directly. Use 'ottaa kantaa henkilön toimintaan' (take a stand on the person's actions).
'Ottaa kantaa' is the general idiom. 'Ottaa kanta' (nominative) is rarely used in this context.
관련 표현
esittää mielipiteensä
synonymTo present one's opinion
osallistua keskusteluun
similarTo participate in a discussion
vaieta
contrastTo remain silent
puolustaa kantaansa
builds onTo defend one's position
