Meaning
To make your supervisor happy.
Cultural Background
Finns value 'teot, ei sanat' (deeds, not words). To impress a boss, show results rather than talking about them. In American culture, 'selling yourself' is more accepted. Impressing a boss often involves vocalizing your achievements. Impressing a boss often involves showing extreme dedication and respect for hierarchy (ojigi, staying late). Similar to Finland, but with more emphasis on 'consensus' (fika culture). Impress by being a good collaborator.
Use the Illative
Always remember the -on/-en ending for the person you are impressing.
Don't Brag
In Finland, the best way to impress is through quiet competence.
Meaning
To make your supervisor happy.
Use the Illative
Always remember the -on/-en ending for the person you are impressing.
Don't Brag
In Finland, the best way to impress is through quiet competence.
Adjectives
Add 'positiivinen' or 'hyvä' to make it even clearer.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct case ending for 'pomo'.
Haluan tehdä vaikutuksen ____ (pomo).
The phrase 'tehdä vaikutus' requires the target to be in the Illative case.
Which sentence means 'He made a lasting impression'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Lähtemätön' means indelible or lasting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miten työhaastattelu meni? B: Hyvin! Luulen, että ____.
In an interview, you impress the interviewer (haastattelija).
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesHaluan tehdä vaikutuksen ____ (pomo).
The phrase 'tehdä vaikutus' requires the target to be in the Illative case.
Valitse oikea lause:
'Lähtemätön' means indelible or lasting.
A: Miten työhaastattelu meni? B: Hyvin! Luulen, että ____.
In an interview, you impress the interviewer (haastattelija).
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, 'tehdä vaikutus ihastukseen' is very common and romantic.
It's neutral-informal. In a very formal document, use 'esimies'.
Vaikutus is the 'impact' you make. Vaikutelma is the 'impression' someone receives.
Related Phrases
antaa hyvä kuva
similarTo give a good image/impression
mielistellä
contrastTo suck up
vakuuttaa
builds onTo convince
loistaa
similarTo shine
