Significado
To attract a lot of attention.
Contexto cultural
In Finland, 'kääntää katseet' is the ultimate compliment for Independence Day Gala (Linnan juhlat) outfits. Every year, the media lists the top 'head-turners' of the evening. In the fashion world, a 'statement piece' is specifically designed to 'kääntää katseet'. It's about bold branding. Because Finns value privacy, 'turning gazes' is often seen as a sign of exceptional charisma or success, as it breaks the social barrier of silence. Influencers use this phrase to describe 'Instagrammable' locations or outfits that are guaranteed to get likes and attention.
Use it for Marketing
If you are writing a business pitch in Finnish, use this to describe how your product will stand out from competitors.
Plural is Key
Always use 'katseet' (plural). Using 'katse' (singular) makes it sound like only one person is looking, which ruins the idiom.
Significado
To attract a lot of attention.
Use it for Marketing
If you are writing a business pitch in Finnish, use this to describe how your product will stand out from competitors.
Plural is Key
Always use 'katseet' (plural). Using 'katse' (singular) makes it sound like only one person is looking, which ruins the idiom.
The Finnish Modesty
Remember that while it's a compliment, some Finns might feel shy if you tell them they 'turn heads'. Use it with a warm smile!
Teste-se
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.
Hänen uusi autonsa _________ katseet kaupungilla.
Subject 'auto' is 3rd person singular, so the verb is 'kääntää'.
Mikä lause tarkoittaa, että joku on huomion keskipisteenä?
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'Käänsi katseet' means he/she attracted attention. 'Käänsi katseensa pois' means he/she looked away.
Täydennä keskustelu.
A: Ostitko uuden puvun juhliin? B: Kyllä, halusin jotain, joka _________.
In a party context, wanting to be noticed is expressed with 'kääntää katseet'.
Yhdistä tilanne ja idiomi.
Tilanne: Näet upean muotinäytöksen.
'Kääntää takin' means to change one's opinion/loyalty; 'kääntää selän' means to ignore.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHänen uusi autonsa _________ katseet kaupungilla.
Subject 'auto' is 3rd person singular, so the verb is 'kääntää'.
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'Käänsi katseet' means he/she attracted attention. 'Käänsi katseensa pois' means he/she looked away.
A: Ostitko uuden puvun juhliin? B: Kyllä, halusin jotain, joka _________.
In a party context, wanting to be noticed is expressed with 'kääntää katseet'.
Tilanne: Näet upean muotinäytöksen.
'Kääntää takin' means to change one's opinion/loyalty; 'kääntää selän' means to ignore.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, it is gender-neutral. A handsome man in a sharp suit 'kääntää katseet' just as much as a woman.
It might be a bit too informal to describe yourself, but you could use it to describe a successful project or a product you designed.
'Kääntää katseet' is specifically about visual impact and is usually positive. 'Herättää huomiota' is more general and can be negative (e.g., making noise).
Not necessarily. It means 'striking'. A very strange or futuristic building turns heads even if not everyone thinks it's beautiful.
Frases relacionadas
kääntää päitä
synonymTo turn heads
herättää huomiota
similarTo arouse attention
varastaa show
builds onTo steal the show
sulautua joukkoon
contrastTo blend into the crowd
