Significado
To oppose or stand up against someone.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is deeply tied to the 'Winter War' spirit, where a small Finnish army 'pani kampoihin' against a much larger Soviet force. This historical event solidified the idiom in the national consciousness. In Finland, losing is acceptable if you 'panit kampoihin' (gave a good fight). Fans value effort and grit as much as the final score. Finnish work culture is non-hierarchical. It is socially acceptable, and often expected, for subordinates to 'panna kampoihin' if they see a flaw in a plan. The idiom reflects the Finnish dislike for 'herroittelu' (acting superior). Anyone trying to act like a 'big boss' will likely meet someone 'panemassa kampoihin.'
Use with 'kunnolla'
Adding 'kunnolla' (properly/hard) makes you sound very native. 'Hän pani kunnolla kampoihin.'
The 'Panna' Trap
Remember that 'panna' is a risky verb alone. Always keep it attached to 'kampoihin' to avoid accidental slang meanings.
Significado
To oppose or stand up against someone.
Use with 'kunnolla'
Adding 'kunnolla' (properly/hard) makes you sound very native. 'Hän pani kunnolla kampoihin.'
The 'Panna' Trap
Remember that 'panna' is a risky verb alone. Always keep it attached to 'kampoihin' to avoid accidental slang meanings.
Sports Context
If you watch Finnish ice hockey (Liiga), listen for this phrase. You will hear it in almost every post-game interview.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'panna' and the correct case for the object.
Meidän täytyy ______ kampoihin ______ (kiusaaja).
We need the infinitive 'panna' after 'täytyy' and the allative case '-lle' for the object.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
A) Hän pani kampoihin uuden säännön. B) Hän pani kampoihin uudelle säännölle. C) Hän pani kampoihin uutta sääntöä.
The target of the resistance (the new rule) must be in the allative case.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: 'Pomo sanoi, että meidän pitää tehdä ylitöitä ilman palkkaa.' B: 'Ei käy! Meidän on pakko ______.'
The idiom 'panna kampoihin' is the only correct way to express resistance here.
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Ayudas visuales
Panna vs. Laittaa vs. Pistää
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosMeidän täytyy ______ kampoihin ______ (kiusaaja).
We need the infinitive 'panna' after 'täytyy' and the allative case '-lle' for the object.
A) Hän pani kampoihin uuden säännön. B) Hän pani kampoihin uudelle säännölle. C) Hän pani kampoihin uutta sääntöä.
The target of the resistance (the new rule) must be in the allative case.
A: 'Pomo sanoi, että meidän pitää tehdä ylitöitä ilman palkkaa.' B: 'Ei käy! Meidän on pakko ______.'
The idiom 'panna kampoihin' is the only correct way to express resistance here.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, it's not rude. It describes a firm stance or competition. However, the act of resisting might be seen as confrontational depending on the situation.
Yes, 'laittaa kampoihin' is very common and slightly more 'polite' or neutral in modern spoken Finnish.
No, you can panna kampoihin to an idea, a law, a disease, or even fate.
Yes, very often to describe market competition between companies.
The opposite would be 'antaa periksi' (to give up) or 'myöntyä' (to acquiesce).
Yes, 'Hän pani kampoihin' (He resisted).
Yes, you never say 'panna kammaan.' It is always plural.
No, it only implies the act of resisting. You can panna kampoihin and still lose.
Yes, it's in the top tier of idioms every C1 learner should know.
It's better for metaphorical fighting (debates, sports). For a real brawl, use other words.
It refers to the teeth of gears in old machinery which 'comb' into each other.
Yes, it is frequently used in high-quality journalism.
Always the allative case (-lle).
Yes, 'Hän pani kampoihin hyökkääjälle' is a valid sentence.
Frases relacionadas
laittaa hanttiin
synonymTo resist or oppose.
asettua poikkiteloin
similarTo obstruct or be difficult.
antaa vastusta
similarTo provide resistance.
nostaa kytkintä
contrastTo leave or quit.
purra hammasta
builds onTo grit one's teeth.
