A2 Collocation 正式

hakea paikkaa

to apply for a job

意思

To submit an application for a position.

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文化背景

Applying for a job often involves a 'saatekirje' (cover letter) where you must be humble but clear about your skills. Over-selling is often viewed with suspicion. In Sweden, the process is similar but often involves more informal 'fika' interviews before the formal 'hakea paikkaa' stage. Compared to Finland, the US application process is much more focused on personal branding and 'selling' oneself aggressively. The 'Shukatsu' (job hunting) season is a highly ritualized period where students all 'hakevat paikkaa' at the same time wearing identical suits.

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The Partitive Rule

Always use 'paikkaa' (partitive) when applying. Using 'paikan' (genitive/accusative) implies you've already secured it or the action is totally finished in a way that doesn't fit 'applying'.

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K-Gradation

Don't forget: Minä haen, but Hän hakee. The 'k' comes back in the third person!

意思

To submit an application for a position.

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The Partitive Rule

Always use 'paikkaa' (partitive) when applying. Using 'paikan' (genitive/accusative) implies you've already secured it or the action is totally finished in a way that doesn't fit 'applying'.

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K-Gradation

Don't forget: Minä haen, but Hän hakee. The 'k' comes back in the third person!

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Directness

When you 'hakea paikkaa' in Finland, be direct about your skills. Finns value 'asiaosaaminen' (substantive competence) over 'pöhinä' (hype).

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hakea'.

Minä ______ paikkaa tästä yrityksestä.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: haen

The first person singular form of 'hakea' is 'haen' (k disappears).

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct way to say 'He applied for the job'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hän haki paikkaa.

'Haki' is the past tense, and 'paikkaa' is the required partitive case.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Miksi olet niin kiireinen? B: ______ paikkaa uudesta projektista.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Haen

When talking about applying for a specific project or role, 'haen' is the correct verb.

🎉 得分: /3

视觉学习工具

练习题库

3 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hakea'. Fill Blank A2

Minä ______ paikkaa tästä yrityksestä.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: haen

The first person singular form of 'hakea' is 'haen' (k disappears).

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct way to say 'He applied for the job'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hän haki paikkaa.

'Haki' is the past tense, and 'paikkaa' is the required partitive case.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Miksi olet niin kiireinen? B: ______ paikkaa uudesta projektista.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Haen

When talking about applying for a specific project or role, 'haen' is the correct verb.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, it's very common. 'Hakea paikkaa' is slightly more specific to a single vacancy, while 'hakea työtä' is more general.

Because 'hakea' is an irresultative verb in this context—the act of applying doesn't guarantee the result, so we use the partitive case.

Absolutely. 'Hakea opiskelupaikkaa' is the standard way to say you are applying to school.

It is 'hain' (I applied), 'hait' (you applied), 'haki' (he/she applied).

You say 'Sain paikan' (I got the place). Note that 'paikka' changes to 'paikan' here because the action is completed!

No, it also means 'to fetch'. For example: 'Hae kaupasta maitoa' (Fetch some milk from the store).

It is neutral-formal. It's appropriate for both a CV and a chat with your mom.

'Paikka' is a general position; 'virka' is a formal office, usually in the public sector.

Yes! 'Hakea viisumia' is the correct way to say apply for a visa.

Haen useita paikkoja.

相关表达

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hakea työtä

similar

To apply for work

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täyttää hakemus

builds on

To fill out an application

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päästä töihin

contrast

To get the job

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hakeutua koulutukseen

specialized form

To seek one's way into training

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avoin paikka

similar

An open position

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