Signification
To do one's part for a goal.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is the linguistic heart of 'Talkoot'. In Finland, it is culturally expected that you help your community without asking for money. Estonia has a similar phrase 'oma panust andma', but they also recognize the Finnish 'talkoot' spirit (talud). Swedes use 'dra sitt strå till stacken', which is the exact literal equivalent (pull one's straw to the stack). This shows the shared Nordic forest culture. In modern international offices in Helsinki, this phrase is often used to translate 'team player' values into Finnish.
Use with 'Haluta'
It sounds very polite to say 'Haluan panna korteni kekoon' (I want to do my part) when joining a group.
Possessive Suffixes
Don't forget to change 'kortensa' to 'korteni' if you are talking about yourself!
Signification
To do one's part for a goal.
Use with 'Haluta'
It sounds very polite to say 'Haluan panna korteni kekoon' (I want to do my part) when joining a group.
Possessive Suffixes
Don't forget to change 'kortensa' to 'korteni' if you are talking about yourself!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'korsi' with the possessive suffix.
Meidän täytyy panna ______ kekoon.
Since the subject is 'Me' (We), the suffix must be '-mme'.
Which verb is a common alternative to 'panna' in this idiom?
______ kortensa kekoon.
'Kantaa' (to carry) is a very common synonym in this context.
In which situation is this phrase MOST appropriate?
You are...
The phrase requires a collective goal or 'talkoot' spirit.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Projekti on melkein valmis, mutta tarvitsemme vielä apua.' B: 'Selvä, minäkin haluan ______.'
Speaker B is talking about themselves (I), so 'korteni' is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMeidän täytyy panna ______ kekoon.
Since the subject is 'Me' (We), the suffix must be '-mme'.
______ kortensa kekoon.
'Kantaa' (to carry) is a very common synonym in this context.
You are...
The phrase requires a collective goal or 'talkoot' spirit.
A: 'Projekti on melkein valmis, mutta tarvitsemme vielä apua.' B: 'Selvä, minäkin haluan ______.'
Speaker B is talking about themselves (I), so 'korteni' is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIn slang, 'panna' can mean to have sex, but in this idiom, it is 100% safe and professional. No one will think it's rude.
Yes! You can 'put your straw in the hill' by donating a small amount to a charity or a shared gift.
Expressions liées
Kantaa kortensa kekoon
synonymTo carry one's straw to the hill.
Tehdä osansa
similarTo do one's part.
Puhaltaa yhteen hiileen
similarTo blow into the same coal.
Vapaamatkustaja
contrastFree rider.
