Significado
To support someone in a dispute.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'rehellisyys' (honesty). Standing up for someone is often seen as a duty if you believe they are being treated unfairly, regardless of their social status. In Sami culture, communal support and 'siida' (community) loyalty are vital. 'Pitää puolta' extends to protecting traditional lands and rights against outside pressure. The 'luottamusmies' (shop steward) system is a formalization of 'pitää puolta'. It is a legally protected role dedicated to defending employees. The 'KiVa Koulu' anti-bullying program encourages students to 'pitää kiusatun puolta' (stand up for the bullied one) rather than being silent bystanders.
Use Possessive Suffixes
To sound more native in written Finnish, always add the possessive suffix to 'puolta' (e.g., puolta-ni, puolta-si).
Don't use with 'auttaa'
Don't say 'auttaa pitämään puolta'—it's redundant. Just say 'pitää puolta'.
Significado
To support someone in a dispute.
Use Possessive Suffixes
To sound more native in written Finnish, always add the possessive suffix to 'puolta' (e.g., puolta-ni, puolta-si).
Don't use with 'auttaa'
Don't say 'auttaa pitämään puolta'—it's redundant. Just say 'pitää puolta'.
The Silent Support
Sometimes in Finland, 'pitää puolta' is done through actions rather than loud words, like staying behind to help someone finish a task others abandoned.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the person and the phrase.
Minä lupasin (hän) _______ _______.
The person must be in the genitive (hänen) and 'puolta' needs the partitive form with a possessive suffix.
Which sentence is correct for 'I stood up for my friend'?
Valitse oikea lause:
The genitive 'ystävän' is the only correct case for the person being supported.
Match the phrase to the context.
Milloin käytät ilmaisua 'pitää puolta'?
'Pitää puolta' is used in conflict or defense situations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kaikki sanovat, että tein virheen.' B: 'Älä huoli, minä _______ _______ _______.'
This is the standard way to offer support in a conflict.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMinä lupasin (hän) _______ _______.
The person must be in the genitive (hänen) and 'puolta' needs the partitive form with a possessive suffix.
Valitse oikea lause:
The genitive 'ystävän' is the only correct case for the person being supported.
Milloin käytät ilmaisua 'pitää puolta'?
'Pitää puolta' is used in conflict or defense situations.
A: 'Kaikki sanovat, että tein virheen.' B: 'Älä huoli, minä _______ _______ _______.'
This is the standard way to offer support in a conflict.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! 'Pitää omaa puoltaan' means to stand up for yourself.
'Pitää puolta' (active defense) vs 'Olla puolella' (passive support).
No, it is generally seen as a positive, loyal action.
Yes, defending your partner against family criticism is a classic use case.
'Kääntää selkänsä' (to turn one's back) or 'asettua vastustamaan'.
Usually, but you can also 'pitää asian puolta' (stand up for a cause).
Yes, for supporting a team or a referee's decision.
'Mä oon sun puolella.'
Rarely. It's almost always about people, groups, or ideas.
Very common in political news regarding unions and rights.
Frases relacionadas
olla jonkun puolella
similarTo be on someone's side.
puolustaa
synonymTo defend.
asettua jonkun puolelle
builds onTo take someone's side.
pitää huolta
contrastTo take care of.
