Signification
To do one's part in a group effort.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'talkoot' is a cornerstone of Finnish social life, emphasizing voluntary, unpaid communal work. Similar values of egalitarianism and collective responsibility are found throughout the Nordic region. The idea of prioritizing the group over the individual is highly valued, making this idiom very relatable. While teamwork is valued, the focus is often more on individual achievement, so this idiom might be used less frequently than in Finland.
Watch the Suffixes
Always check the subject. Minä -> -ni, Sinä -> -si, Me -> -mme, He -> -nsa.
Talkoot Culture
Understanding 'talkoot' makes this idiom much easier to grasp.
Signification
To do one's part in a group effort.
Watch the Suffixes
Always check the subject. Minä -> -ni, Sinä -> -si, Me -> -mme, He -> -nsa.
Talkoot Culture
Understanding 'talkoot' makes this idiom much easier to grasp.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the idiom.
Meidän kaikkien täytyy _____, jotta saamme projektin valmiiksi.
The subject is 'me' (we), so the possessive suffix must be '-mme'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The subject is 'hän' (he/she), so the possessive suffix must be '-nsa'.
Match the subject to the correct possessive form.
Match the following:
Possessive suffixes must agree with the subject pronoun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tarvitsemme apua.' B: '_____, autan mielelläni.'
The speaker is 'I' (minä), so 'kannan' and 'korteni' are required.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMeidän kaikkien täytyy _____, jotta saamme projektin valmiiksi.
The subject is 'me' (we), so the possessive suffix must be '-mme'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The subject is 'hän' (he/she), so the possessive suffix must be '-nsa'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Possessive suffixes must agree with the subject pronoun.
A: 'Tarvitsemme apua.' B: '_____, autan mielelläni.'
The speaker is 'I' (minä), so 'kannan' and 'korteni' are required.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it shows you are a team player.
It is neutral, suitable for most situations.
You will sound like a beginner, but people will understand.
No, it's just a metaphor.
Yes, if you are contributing money to a group fund.
Not really, it's more of a standard idiom.
Kannoin korteni kekoon.
Yes, e.g., 'Hän ei kantanut korttaan kekoon'.
Yes, many!
Yes, it's great for team sports.
No, it's very positive.
It's quite simple once you know the possessive forms.
Expressions liées
Talkoohenki
similarCommunal work spirit
Tehdä osansa
synonymTo do one's part
Panna parastaan
similarTo do one's best
Yhteistyö
builds onCooperation
