Meaning
To look at something with scrutiny.
Cultural Background
Critical thinking is a core part of the Finnish national curriculum from primary school onwards. Public broadcaster Yle often uses this phrase to encourage citizens to verify information. In Finnish universities, 'kriittisyys' is considered the highest form of intellectual maturity. Finns value 'suoruus' (directness), so critical examination is seen as efficient, not rude.
Use in Essays
Start your analysis paragraphs with 'Tarkasteltaessa [asiaa] kriittisesti huomataan, että...' to sound like a native C1 writer.
Don't be too negative
Remember that in Finnish, this phrase is about being thorough, not just finding faults.
Meaning
To look at something with scrutiny.
Use in Essays
Start your analysis paragraphs with 'Tarkasteltaessa [asiaa] kriittisesti huomataan, että...' to sound like a native C1 writer.
Don't be too negative
Remember that in Finnish, this phrase is about being thorough, not just finding faults.
Test Yourself
Täytä tyhjä kohta oikealla sanalla.
Meidän täytyy ______ tätä raporttia kriittisesti.
'Tarkastella' is the correct verb for a deep, analytical inspection.
Valitse kieliopillisesti oikea lause.
Mikä lause on oikein?
The object 'uutista' must be in the partitive case.
Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea tapa käyttää ilmausta.
Missä tilanteessa 'tarkastella kriittisesti' on sopivin?
It is a formal, academic expression.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMeidän täytyy ______ tätä raporttia kriittisesti.
'Tarkastella' is the correct verb for a deep, analytical inspection.
Mikä lause on oikein?
The object 'uutista' must be in the partitive case.
Missä tilanteessa 'tarkastella kriittisesti' on sopivin?
It is a formal, academic expression.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is an objective analytical process. It can lead to a positive conclusion if the subject passes the scrutiny.
It's better to use it for a person's *actions* or *ideas* rather than the person themselves, which could sound dehumanizing.
Related Phrases
suhtautua kriittisesti
similarTo have a critical attitude.
analysoida syvällisesti
synonymTo analyze deeply.
ottaa huomioon
builds onTo take into account.
kyseenalaistaa
specialized formTo question or challenge.
