B1 Collocation 中性

ottaa etäisyyttä

to distance oneself

意思

To become less involved.

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文化背景

Finns value 'oma rauha' (own peace). Taking distance is often seen as a sign of respect for oneself and others, rather than a cold rejection. In Japan, 'kyori o oku' is a common way to maintain social harmony (wa) by avoiding direct confrontation while still setting a boundary. The concept of 'needing space' is very similar, but in the US, it is often communicated more explicitly and sometimes seen as a 'red flag' in dating. In more communal cultures, 'taking distance' can be perceived as more hurtful or as a 'silent treatment' (mykkäkoulu in Finnish).

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Use with 'vähän'

Adding 'vähän' (a little) makes the phrase sound softer and less aggressive in social situations.

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Case sensitivity

Always remember the -sta/-stä ending for the thing you are leaving. Without it, the sentence is incomplete.

意思

To become less involved.

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Use with 'vähän'

Adding 'vähän' (a little) makes the phrase sound softer and less aggressive in social situations.

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Case sensitivity

Always remember the -sta/-stä ending for the thing you are leaving. Without it, the sentence is incomplete.

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Professional distancing

In a job interview, saying you can 'ottaa etäisyyttä ja katsoa kokonaiskuvaa' (take distance and look at the big picture) is a great way to show analytical skills.

自我测试

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Haluan ottaa etäisyyttä ______ (työ).

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: työstä

The elative case (-sta) is used with 'ottaa etäisyyttä' to indicate what you are distancing yourself from.

Which sentence is the most natural for a professional setting?

A company wants to distance itself from a scandal.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Yritys ottaa etäisyyttä skandaalista.

Option B uses the correct collocation and case for a formal context.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Miksi et vastaa Pekan viesteihin? B: ____________________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Otan etäisyyttä hänestä.

'Hänestä' is the elative form of 'hän' (he/she).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'Otan etäisyyttä uutisiin' to the reason.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I am tired of politics.

Distancing oneself from the news is a common response to political fatigue.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. Fill Blank B1

Haluan ottaa etäisyyttä ______ (työ).

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: työstä

The elative case (-sta) is used with 'ottaa etäisyyttä' to indicate what you are distancing yourself from.

Which sentence is the most natural for a professional setting? Choose B1

A company wants to distance itself from a scandal.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Yritys ottaa etäisyyttä skandaalista.

Option B uses the correct collocation and case for a formal context.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Miksi et vastaa Pekan viesteihin? B: ____________________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Otan etäisyyttä hänestä.

'Hänestä' is the elative form of 'hän' (he/she).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Match 'Otan etäisyyttä uutisiin' to the reason.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I am tired of politics.

Distancing oneself from the news is a common response to political fatigue.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

8 个问题

Not necessarily. In Finland, it's often seen as a honest way to set boundaries. However, saying it abruptly to a partner might be hurtful.

Yes, 'Ota etäisyyttä edellä ajavaan' is a standard instruction in driving schools.

'Eristäytyä' means to isolate oneself completely, while 'ottaa etäisyyttä' is just about creating a gap from a specific thing.

It's in the partitive case because the action is not 'completing' a specific, whole distance, but taking an indefinite amount of it.

Yes, e.g., 'Otan etäisyyttä jalkapallosta' if you are taking a break from the sport.

'Ottaa happea' (take oxygen) is the most common slang equivalent for taking a break from a situation.

'Tarvitsen tilaa' is direct, but 'Minun täytyy ottaa vähän etäisyyttä' is also very common and slightly more descriptive.

Yes, 'Otan etäisyyttä Helsinkiin' means you are moving away or spending time elsewhere to get away from the city vibe.

相关表达

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pitää etäisyyttä

similar

To keep distance

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vetäytyä

synonym

To withdraw

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ottaa happea

informal

To take a breather

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pysyä kaukana

specialized form

To stay far away

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