Bedeutung
To feel worry or responsibility for something or someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'huoltovarmuus' (supply security) is a national obsession. The state literally 'carries worry' by keeping years of grain and fuel in secret bunkers. There is a shared value of 'social trust.' People 'kantaa huolta' for strangers by paying high taxes, trusting the system will care for everyone. Finnish parents often 'kantaa huolta' by encouraging independence early (e.g., kids walking to school alone), which is a form of 'carrying care' for their future resilience. Finns have a deep connection to the forest. 'Kantaa huolta metsistä' is not just political; it's spiritual for many.
The 'Sisu' Connection
Use this phrase to show you have 'sisu'. It shows you are strong enough to carry the worries of others.
Case Alert!
Never forget the -sta/-stä. 'Kannan huolta sinua' sounds like you are physically lifting a person named 'Worry'.
Bedeutung
To feel worry or responsibility for something or someone.
The 'Sisu' Connection
Use this phrase to show you have 'sisu'. It shows you are strong enough to carry the worries of others.
Case Alert!
Never forget the -sta/-stä. 'Kannan huolta sinua' sounds like you are physically lifting a person named 'Worry'.
News Reading
Look for this phrase in Yle Uutiset. It is the most common way they describe international concern.
Amplification
Add 'syvää' (deep) to make it 'kantaa syvää huolta' for maximum emotional impact.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the word in brackets (elative case).
Kannan huolta [sinä] ________.
The phrase 'kantaa huolta' always requires the elative case (-sta).
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal news report?
The UN is concerned about the situation.
'Kantaa huolta' is the standard formal register for institutional concern.
Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form.
A: Miksi isä näyttää niin väsyneeltä? B: Hän on ________ huolta yrityksestään koko talven.
The perfect tense 'on kantanut' indicates an ongoing state that started in the past.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. Kantaa suurta huolta, 2. Pitää huolta, 3. Murehtia
'Suurta huolta' is for crises, 'pitää huolta' is for practical care, 'murehtia' is for fretting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Worrying vs. Carrying Care
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKannan huolta [sinä] ________.
The phrase 'kantaa huolta' always requires the elative case (-sta).
The UN is concerned about the situation.
'Kantaa huolta' is the standard formal register for institutional concern.
A: Miksi isä näyttää niin väsyneeltä? B: Hän on ________ huolta yrityksestään koko talven.
The perfect tense 'on kantanut' indicates an ongoing state that started in the past.
1. Kantaa suurta huolta, 2. Pitää huolta, 3. Murehtia
'Suurta huolta' is for crises, 'pitää huolta' is for practical care, 'murehtia' is for fretting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMostly, yes. It implies a problem or a potential risk. You wouldn't 'kantaa huolta' about a party unless you were worried it might fail.
It's rare. Usually, you 'kannat huolta' about others. For yourself, you'd say 'Olen huolissani itsestäni.'
'Huolehtia' is often a task (I'll take care of the bill), while 'kantaa huolta' is a deep feeling.
No, it's very touching when used with friends. It shows you really care.
Usually, yes. You carry worry *about* something. If you just want to say you are worried, say 'Olen huolissani.'
Yes: 'Asiasta kannetaan huolta' (The matter is being cared about).
Yes, especially regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
You wouldn't. You'd say 'Älä huoli' or 'Älä ole huolissasi.'
Yes, YKI-test (Finnish proficiency) graders love this phrase at B2/C1 levels.
Olla välinpitämätön (to be indifferent).
Verwandte Redewendungen
pitää huolta
similarto take care of / to look after
olla huolissaan
synonymto be worried
huolehtia
similarto care / to worry
murehtia
contrastto fret / to grieve
kantaa vastuuta
builds onto carry responsibility
