Meaning
Successfully complete objectives.
Cultural Background
Finns value 'sisu' and concrete actions. Saying you 'get results' is a high compliment because it means you don't just talk, you act. In Finnish companies, 'tulosvastuu' (result responsibility) is a key concept. This phrase is the verbal manifestation of that responsibility. Teachers often use this to encourage students to focus on the quality of their learning, not just the time spent studying. Finnish voters are often skeptical of 'lupaukset' (promises) and prefer 'näytöt' (proof/results). This phrase is used by politicians to signal competence.
Use in CVs
This is a high-value phrase for Finnish resumes. Instead of listing duties, list what you 'sait aikaan'.
Don't over-use
If you say it too much, you might sound like a corporate robot. Mix it with 'onnistua' (to succeed).
Meaning
Successfully complete objectives.
Use in CVs
This is a high-value phrase for Finnish resumes. Instead of listing duties, list what you 'sait aikaan'.
Don't over-use
If you say it too much, you might sound like a corporate robot. Mix it with 'onnistua' (to succeed).
Modesty matters
When using this about yourself, keep your tone matter-of-fact. Finns prefer humble competence.
Test Yourself
Täytä puuttuva sana (Fill in the missing word).
Meidän täytyy saada ______ tuloksia.
'Saada aikaan' is the fixed phrasal verb meaning 'to achieve/bring about'.
Valitse oikea verbi (Choose the correct verb).
Hän ______ aikaan loistavia tuloksia viime vuonna.
The past tense of 'saada' is 'sai'.
Yhdistä sanat (Match the words).
Match the Finnish phrase to its English meaning.
These are standard translations.
Täydennä keskustelu (Complete the dialogue).
Pomo: 'Miten uusi projekti sujuu?' Työntekijä: 'Hyvin, olemme jo ______ ______ ______.'
Uses the perfect tense 'olemme saaneet' correctly.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMeidän täytyy saada ______ tuloksia.
'Saada aikaan' is the fixed phrasal verb meaning 'to achieve/bring about'.
Hän ______ aikaan loistavia tuloksia viime vuonna.
The past tense of 'saada' is 'sai'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are standard translations.
Pomo: 'Miten uusi projekti sujuu?' Työntekijä: 'Hyvin, olemme jo ______ ______ ______.'
Uses the perfect tense 'olemme saaneet' correctly.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsTechnically yes, but it usually implies positive achievement. For negative things, use 'aiheuttaa ongelmia' (cause problems).
They are almost identical. 'Aikaiseksi' is slightly more informal or used in specific dialects, but both are correct.
Usually, yes, because 'results' is a general concept. You could use 'tuloksen' (singular) if there is only one specific result.
No, it sounds too much like a business transaction. Use 'saada aikaan' for things like 'saada aikaan kipinää' (create a spark), but not 'tuloksia'.
Related Phrases
saada jotain aikaiseksi
similarTo get something done.
tehdä tulosta
specialized formTo make a profit.
saavuttaa tavoitteet
synonymTo reach goals.
panna toimeksi
builds onTo take action / to get to work.
