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You are responsible for your outcomes.
문화적 배경
Finns value 'omavastuu' (personal responsibility). Complaining about self-inflicted problems is often met with this phrase to remind the person to look in the mirror. In Finnish work culture, if a project fails due to lack of planning, this phrase might be used in a post-mortem meeting to emphasize the need for better preparation next time. Parents use this to teach children about consequences. It's a way to foster independence and logical thinking from a young age. The phrase is a staple of 'black humor' in Finland. It's often said with a deadpan expression when something goes wrong.
Use it for Karma
Whenever you want to say 'Karma' in Finnish, this is your go-to phrase.
Watch your tone
It can sound very mean if said with a smirk. Use it carefully with friends.
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You are responsible for your outcomes.
Use it for Karma
Whenever you want to say 'Karma' in Finnish, this is your go-to phrase.
Watch your tone
It can sound very mean if said with a smirk. Use it carefully with friends.
The 'Pä' suffix
Add '-pä' to 'sitä' (Sitäpä saa mitä tilaa) to add extra emphasis, like 'You *really* get what you order.'
The Finnish Shrug
Often accompanied by a shrug or a sigh, indicating that the outcome was inevitable.
셀프 테스트
Täytä puuttuvat sanat.
Sitä ___ mitä ___.
The proverb uses the generic 3rd person singular: saa (gets) and tilaa (orders).
Mihin tilanteeseen sanonta sopii?
Matti ei harjannut hampaitaan ja nyt hänellä on reikä.
Matti's tooth cavity is a direct consequence of not brushing his teeth.
Mikä on sanonnan tarkoitus?
Mitä 'Sitä saa mitä tilaa' tarkoittaa?
The phrase means a person is responsible for their own actions and their consequences.
Täydennä keskustelu.
A: 'Hukkasin puhelimeni, koska jätin sen puistoon.' B: 'No, ___.'
Losing the phone was a result of leaving it in the park, so the proverb fits.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Sitä ___ mitä ___.
The proverb uses the generic 3rd person singular: saa (gets) and tilaa (orders).
Matti ei harjannut hampaitaan ja nyt hänellä on reikä.
Matti's tooth cavity is a direct consequence of not brushing his teeth.
Mitä 'Sitä saa mitä tilaa' tarkoittaa?
The phrase means a person is responsible for their own actions and their consequences.
A: 'Hukkasin puhelimeni, koska jätin sen puistoon.' B: 'No, ___.'
Losing the phone was a result of leaving it in the park, so the proverb fits.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it's 90% used for negative things. If someone works hard and wins, you can say it, but it sounds a bit dry.
It's grammatically correct but it's not the proverb. It sounds like you are literally talking about a pizza order.
Not at all. It's very modern and used daily in news, social media, and conversation.
It indicates that the 'thing' you get is part of an undefined whole or an abstract concept.
Yes, it's very blunt. It's basically telling them their problems are their own fault.
'Sitä niittää mitä kylvää' is the direct translation, but 'Sitä saa mitä tilaa' is more common in speech.
Only if you are talking about your own success through hard work, but even then, it might be too informal.
No, it's a secular, pragmatic phrase, unlike the 'reaping/sowing' version which has biblical roots.
'Oma syy' is 'Your fault.' 'Sitä saa mitä tilaa' is more like 'This is the natural law of consequences.'
Sometimes people just say 'Sitä saa mitä...' and let the listener finish it.
관련 표현
Niin metsä vastaa kuin sinne huudetaan
similarThe forest answers as you shout into it.
Minkä taakseen jättää, sen edestään löytää
similarWhat you leave behind, you will find in front of you.
Oma syy
specialized formOwn fault.
Sitä niittää mitä kylvää
synonymOne reaps what one sows.
Karma on narttu
slangKarma is a bitch.
