B1 Collocation ニュートラル

tiukka aikataulu

tight schedule

意味

A plan with very little spare time.

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文化的背景

In Finnish business culture, mentioning a 'tiukka aikataulu' is often seen as a sign of professionalism and respect for the project's importance. Similar to Finland, Japan values punctuality. A 'kitsui sukejūru' is often expected in corporate environments, and complaining about it is rare. In cultures with a more 'polychronic' view of time (like Italy or Spain), a 'tiukka aikataulu' might be seen as a flexible guideline rather than a rigid law. The phrase 'tight schedule' is often used as a 'badge of honor' to show how productive and busy one is, similar to the Finnish context.

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The 'Vähän' Trick

Always add 'vähän' (a little) before 'tiukka aikataulu' when talking to friends. It makes you sound less stressed and more humble.

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Consonant Gradation

Don't forget that 'tiukka' becomes 'tiukan' or 'tiukalla'. If you say 'tiukkalla', it sounds very foreign.

意味

A plan with very little spare time.

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The 'Vähän' Trick

Always add 'vähän' (a little) before 'tiukka aikataulu' when talking to friends. It makes you sound less stressed and more humble.

⚠️

Consonant Gradation

Don't forget that 'tiukka' becomes 'tiukan' or 'tiukalla'. If you say 'tiukkalla', it sounds very foreign.

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Punctuality is Key

If you tell a Finn you have a 'tiukka aikataulu', they will expect you to leave exactly when you said you would. Don't linger!

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'tiukka' (remember consonant gradation!).

Meillä on todella ______ aikataulu tänään.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tiukka

The sentence needs the basic nominative form to describe the schedule.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We are working on a tight schedule'?

Miten sanot 'We work on a tight schedule'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Me työskentelemme tiukalla aikataululla.

The adessive case (-lla) is the standard way to express 'with' or 'on' a schedule in this context.

Complete the dialogue with the most polite refusal.

A: 'Haluatko lähteä elokuviin illalla?' B: '______'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kiitos kutsusta, mutta minulla on tänään vähän tiukka aikataulu.

Adding 'vähän' (a bit) and 'kiitos kutsusta' (thanks for the invite) makes the refusal polite and natural.

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Tiukka vs. Väljä

Tiukka
Ei taukoja No breaks
Stressi Stress
Väljä
Paljon aikaa Lots of time
Rentous Relaxation

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'tiukka' (remember consonant gradation!). Fill Blank A2

Meillä on todella ______ aikataulu tänään.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tiukka

The sentence needs the basic nominative form to describe the schedule.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We are working on a tight schedule'? Choose B1

Miten sanot 'We work on a tight schedule'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Me työskentelemme tiukalla aikataululla.

The adessive case (-lla) is the standard way to express 'with' or 'on' a schedule in this context.

Complete the dialogue with the most polite refusal. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Haluatko lähteä elokuviin illalla?' B: '______'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kiitos kutsusta, mutta minulla on tänään vähän tiukka aikataulu.

Adding 'vähän' (a bit) and 'kiitos kutsusta' (thanks for the invite) makes the refusal polite and natural.

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よくある質問

10 問

Yes, a 'tiukka tyyppi' is a strict or tough person, but it's different from having a tight schedule.

Not necessarily. It can be neutral or even positive in a productive work context.

The most common opposite is 'väljä aikataulu' (a loose/spacious schedule).

You can say 'Minun aikatauluni on täynnä' or 'Minulla on tiukka aikataulu'.

Yes, it is very common in professional Finnish emails.

Mostly, but it can also mean 'strict' (tiukka opettaja) or 'close' in a race (tiukka kisa).

It's understandable but 'täysi kalenteri' (full calendar) is more common for the physical object.

You can! 'Kiireinen' is a bit more formal/adjectival, while 'tiukka' is more idiomatic.

Use the adessive: 'Olen tiukalla aikataululla'.

Yes, very often regarding political negotiations or construction projects.

関連フレーズ

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pysyä aikataulussa

builds on

To stay on schedule

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myöhästyä aikataulusta

contrast

To fall behind schedule

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kiire

similar

Hurry / Busyness

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väljä aikataulu

contrast

A loose/flexible schedule

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