المعنى
To assemble for discussion.
خلفية ثقافية
Punctuality is sacred. If a meeting is set for 09:00, it starts at 09:00. Arriving at 09:05 is considered a lack of respect for others' time. The 'Sauna Meeting'. While the formal decisions are made in the office, the real consensus-building often happens in a sauna. However, the phrase 'pitää kokous' is rarely used for the sauna part itself. Silence is a sign of listening and thinking, not a lack of interest. Don't rush to fill the silence during a meeting. Egalitarianism. In a Finnish meeting, even the intern is often asked for their opinion, and titles are rarely used.
The 'Teams' Rule
In modern Finland, if you don't specify a location, people assume you will 'pitää kokous' online.
Case Sensitivity
Always check if you need 'kokouksen' (total) or 'kokousta' (partial). It changes the meaning of the progress.
المعنى
To assemble for discussion.
The 'Teams' Rule
In modern Finland, if you don't specify a location, people assume you will 'pitää kokous' online.
Case Sensitivity
Always check if you need 'kokouksen' (total) or 'kokousta' (partial). It changes the meaning of the progress.
Leading vs. Attending
If you want to sound like a boss, use 'vedän kokouksen' instead of 'pidän kokouksen'.
Agenda First
Never 'pitää kokous' without an 'esityslista' (agenda) if you want to be taken seriously in Finland.
اختبر نفسك
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa (pitää).
Meidän täytyy ______ kokous huomenna.
After 'täytyy', we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Valitse oikea lause.
Haluatko ilmoittaa kokouksesta?
The first option means 'I will hold a meeting'. The second means 'I like the meeting'.
Täytä keskustelu.
A: Onko projekti valmis? B: Ei vielä. Meidän täytyy ______ ______ sen tiimoilta.
In a project context, holding a meeting is the logical next step.
Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea verbi.
1. Virallinen päätös, 2. Epämuodollinen jutustelu, 3. Teams-kutsu
These match the formality levels of the situations.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Kokous vs. Palaveri
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMeidän täytyy ______ kokous huomenna.
After 'täytyy', we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Haluatko ilmoittaa kokouksesta?
The first option means 'I will hold a meeting'. The second means 'I like the meeting'.
A: Onko projekti valmis? B: Ei vielä. Meidän täytyy ______ ______ sen tiimoilta.
In a project context, holding a meeting is the logical next step.
1. Virallinen päätös, 2. Epämuodollinen jutustelu, 3. Teams-kutsu
These match the formality levels of the situations.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلة'Kokous' is formal and official (like a board meeting), while 'palaveri' is informal and internal (like a team sync).
Yes, that means 'I have a meeting' (as a participant). 'Pidän kokouksen' means you are the one organizing/leading it.
You can say 'toimia puheenjohtajana' or more simply 'vetää kokous'.
Yes, just add 'etä-' (remote) or the platform name: 'pitää etäkokous' or 'pitää Teams-kokous'.
'Kokouksen' is for a planned/completed event. 'Kokousta' is for an ongoing process or an indefinite number.
It is the mandatory annual meeting for associations and housing companies.
Yes, 'järjestää' means 'to organize'. It's very common and slightly more focused on the prep work.
It is acceptable if done well in advance, but 'peruuttaa kokous' at the last minute is frowned upon.
You can say 'Päätän kokouksen' (I close the meeting).
Sopiiko, että pidetään kokous tästä?
It's slang for 'meeting', used by younger people or in tech, but don't use it in formal writing.
It's the 'minutes' of the meeting. You 'pidät pöytäkirjaa' (keep the minutes).
عبارات ذات صلة
pitää palaveri
similarTo have an informal meeting
kutsua koolle
builds onTo summon a meeting
vetää kokous
specialized formTo lead/chair a meeting
peruuttaa kokous
contrastTo cancel a meeting
siirtää kokous
similarTo postpone a meeting
pöytäkirjan pitäminen
specialized formTaking the minutes
