Signification
Looking after someone or something.
Contexte culturel
Taking care of one's own health is seen as a civic duty to reduce the burden on the public healthcare system. The concept of 'Janteloven' (Law of Jante) influences how people talk about their responsibilities—often understated but strictly performed. In international business, Finnish managers are known for 'pitää huolta' of their team's work-life balance. Teachers often tell students to 'pitää huolta' of their school supplies as a way to teach responsibility.
Partitive is key
Always remember to use 'huolta' (partitive) and not 'huoli' (nominative).
Use it for tasks
It's not just for people! Use it for projects, chores, and responsibilities.
Signification
Looking after someone or something.
Partitive is key
Always remember to use 'huolta' (partitive) and not 'huoli' (nominative).
Use it for tasks
It's not just for people! Use it for projects, chores, and responsibilities.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Minä _____ huolta koirastani.
The subject is 'minä' (I), so the verb must be 'pidän'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
You need the partitive 'huolta' and the elative 'koirasta'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Voitko pitää huolta kukista? B: Tottakai, _____.
The object 'kukista' (flowers) is in the elative case, so the pronoun must be 'niistä'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMinä _____ huolta koirastani.
The subject is 'minä' (I), so the verb must be 'pidän'.
Choose the correct sentence.
You need the partitive 'huolta' and the elative 'koirasta'.
A: Voitko pitää huolta kukista? B: Tottakai, _____.
The object 'kukista' (flowers) is in the elative case, so the pronoun must be 'niistä'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is very common to say you are taking care of a task at work.
It is neutral and works in almost any situation.
Expressions liées
Huolehtia
synonymTo take care of
Pitää huoli
similarTo ensure
Huolehtia jostakin
specialized formTo take care of something
Olla huolissaan
contrastTo be worried about
