Significado
To raise a subject for discussion.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness). Bringing something up directly is usually preferred over 'beating around the bush'. In Finnish meetings, there is often a specific time for 'muut asiat' (other matters) where you can 'ottaa puheeksi' things not on the agenda. The 'Early Intervention' (Varhainen puheeksiotto) is a standard protocol for Finnish nurses and teachers to address concerns early. While direct, Finns also respect privacy. 'Ottaa puheeksi' is often preceded by a polite 'Voisinko ottaa...' to gauge readiness.
Use with 'vasta'
Use 'vasta' (only/not until) to show delay: 'Otin asian puheeksi vasta nyt.' (I only brought it up now.)
Don't forget the object
Always specify *what* you are bringing up. 'Otan puheeksi' alone sounds incomplete.
Significado
To raise a subject for discussion.
Use with 'vasta'
Use 'vasta' (only/not until) to show delay: 'Otin asian puheeksi vasta nyt.' (I only brought it up now.)
Don't forget the object
Always specify *what* you are bringing up. 'Otan puheeksi' alone sounds incomplete.
Softening the blow
Use 'haluaisin' (I would like) to make the opening sound more polite and less demanding.
Teste-se
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.
Minun täytyy ottaa tämä ______ (asia) puheeksi.
In a sentence expressing a completed action or intent, the object 'asia' takes the accusative 'n' ending.
Valitse oikea fraasi.
Kun haluat aloittaa keskustelun vaikeasta aiheesta, sanot:
The correct collocation is 'ottaa puheeksi'.
Täydennä dialogi.
A: 'Oletko kertonut pomolle uudesta ideastasi?' B: 'En vielä, mutta aion ______ ______ ______ huomenna.'
'Sen' is the accusative form of 'se' (it), which is the object here.
Yhdistä tilanne ja lause.
Tilanne: Haluat puhua ystävän kanssa rahasta.
This is the most natural and grammatically correct way to express the intent.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMinun täytyy ottaa tämä ______ (asia) puheeksi.
In a sentence expressing a completed action or intent, the object 'asia' takes the accusative 'n' ending.
Kun haluat aloittaa keskustelun vaikeasta aiheesta, sanot:
The correct collocation is 'ottaa puheeksi'.
A: 'Oletko kertonut pomolle uudesta ideastasi?' B: 'En vielä, mutta aion ______ ______ ______ huomenna.'
'Sen' is the accusative form of 'se' (it), which is the object here.
Tilanne: Haluat puhua ystävän kanssa rahasta.
This is the most natural and grammatically correct way to express the intent.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, 'ottaa joku puheeksi' means to bring a person up in conversation, usually regarding their role or behavior. E.g., 'Otimme uuden työntekijän puheeksi.'
'Puheeksi' is specifically for verbal discussion. 'Esille' is broader and can include showing documents or bringing physical objects to attention.
Use 'asian' (accusative) for a specific, intended action. Use 'asia' (nominative) in some passive or imperative structures, but 'asian' is safer for B1 learners.
It is neutral. It works in a boardroom and in a kitchen.
No, you don't use 'säästä' (about weather). You say 'ottaa sää puheeksi'. The topic is the direct object.
Otin sen puheeksi.
The noun form is 'puheeksiotto'. It is used in professional contexts like 'huolen puheeksiotto' (bringing up a concern).
Yes, it's very common in emails: 'Haluaisin ottaa seuraavat asiat puheeksi ensi tapaamisessamme.'
Not necessarily, but it is often used for 'serious' topics that require a deliberate start.
The opposite would be 'vaieta' (to keep silent) or 'jättää mainitsematta' (to leave unmentioned).
Frases relacionadas
ottaa esille
similarTo bring out / to bring up.
nostaa kissa pöydälle
idiomTo address the elephant in the room.
mainita
similarTo mention.
vaieta
contrastTo remain silent about something.
