ottaa
|ot-taa|
/ˈotːɑː/
take / receive
Etymology
'ottaa' originates from Proto-Finnic, specifically the reconstructed form '*otːa', where '*ot-' meant 'to take'.
'ottaa' changed from Proto-Finnic form '*otːa' and eventually became the modern Finnish word 'ottaa'.
Initially, it meant 'to take', and over time this core meaning has remained largely unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to take; to pick up or grasp something physically.
Hän haluaa ottaa kirjan.
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Verb 2
to receive or accept (something offered).
On kohteliasta ottaa lahja vastaan.
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Verb 3
to take (medicine, a dose).
On tärkeää ottaa lääkkeet ajoissa.
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Verb 4
to adopt or assume (a measure, posture, strategy).
Yritys päätti ottaa uuden strategian käyttöön.
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Verb 5
to capture or record (e.g., a photo, sample); to make a take/recording.
Valokuvaaja halusi ottaa maisemasta kuvan.
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Last updated: 2025/12/20 06:40