Signification
Maintain contact with friends.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'oma rauha' (own peace). Keeping in touch doesn't mean talking every day; it means being there when it matters. Finland is one of the most digitized countries. 'Pitää yhteyttä' almost always implies using apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. For Finns living abroad, 'pitää yhteyttä' is a vital link to their 'kotiseutu' (home region). In Finnish business, 'pidetään yhteyttä' is a literal promise. If you say it, expect a follow-up.
The 'Kanssa' Alternative
If the illative plural 'ystäviin' is too hard, use 'ystävien kanssa'. It's 100% natural and easier to remember.
Don't forget the T's
It's 'yhteyttä' (partitive), not 'yhteys'. Without the partitive, the sentence feels 'unfinished' to a Finn.
Signification
Maintain contact with friends.
The 'Kanssa' Alternative
If the illative plural 'ystäviin' is too hard, use 'ystävien kanssa'. It's 100% natural and easier to remember.
Don't forget the T's
It's 'yhteyttä' (partitive), not 'yhteys'. Without the partitive, the sentence feels 'unfinished' to a Finn.
Sincerity Check
In Finland, 'pidetään yhteyttä' is often a real commitment. Don't say it if you don't want them to message you!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Me haluamme pitää ______ (yhteys) ystäviin.
The verb 'pitää' in this context requires the partitive case for the object 'yhteys'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Let's keep in touch'?
'Pidetään' is the passive form used as an imperative 'let's', and 'yhteyttä' is the required partitive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Muutan huomenna Australiaan. B: Ohhoh! ______.
While 'Ole yhteydessä' is possible, 'Pidä yhteyttä' is the most natural social response to someone moving away.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You haven't talked to your cousin in 5 years.
The negative perfect tense describes a state that has lasted for a long time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Pitää vs. Ottaa
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMe haluamme pitää ______ (yhteys) ystäviin.
The verb 'pitää' in this context requires the partitive case for the object 'yhteys'.
How do you say 'Let's keep in touch'?
'Pidetään' is the passive form used as an imperative 'let's', and 'yhteyttä' is the required partitive.
A: Muutan huomenna Australiaan. B: Ohhoh! ______.
While 'Ole yhteydessä' is possible, 'Pidä yhteyttä' is the most natural social response to someone moving away.
You haven't talked to your cousin in 5 years.
The negative perfect tense describes a state that has lasted for a long time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! Just change 'ystäviin' to 'sukulaisiin' or 'perheeseen'.
Always 'yhteyttä' (partitive) for the ongoing act of staying in touch.
'Viestitellä' specifically means texting. 'Pitää yhteyttä' is the general umbrella term for all communication.
You can say 'Yhteys katkesi' (The connection broke) or 'Emme ole enää yhteydessä'.
Yes, but 'olla yhteydessä' is slightly more common in professional emails.
Finnish logic sees connection as going 'into' a person/group (illative), not 'onto' them (allative).
It's rare, but in a psychological context, you can 'keep in touch with yourself'.
Very common! It's the standard 'see you later' for people you don't see every day.
Not at all. It's a timeless, essential part of the language.
No, that's usually 'seurata'. 'Pitää yhteyttä' implies two-way communication.
Expressions liées
ottaa yhteyttä
similarTo contact someone (one-time).
olla yhteydessä
synonymTo be in touch.
pysyä yhteyksissä
similarTo stay in touch.
kadottaa yhteys
contrastTo lose touch.
vaalia ystävyyttä
specialized formTo nurture a friendship.
