Signification
Working together to reach a goal.
Contexte culturel
The 'Talkoot' tradition is the physical manifestation of 'tehdä yhteistyötä'. It's unpaid, voluntary work done for the benefit of the community. The 'Nordic Model' relies on 'kolmikantayhteistyö' (tripartite cooperation) between government, employers, and unions. Finnish workplaces have low power distance. Managers and subordinates are expected to collaborate as equals. The Finnish school system emphasizes group work and social skills over individual competition.
The Partitive Rule
Always remember the '-tä' at the end of 'yhteistyötä'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to a Finn.
Business Emails
Use 'Kiitos hyvästä yhteistyöstä' (Thank you for the good cooperation) at the end of a project to sound professional.
Signification
Working together to reach a goal.
The Partitive Rule
Always remember the '-tä' at the end of 'yhteistyötä'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to a Finn.
Business Emails
Use 'Kiitos hyvästä yhteistyöstä' (Thank you for the good cooperation) at the end of a project to sound professional.
Don't over-formalize
In a very casual setting, 'tehdä yhteistyötä' might sound a bit stiff. Use 'tehdä yhessä' (do together) instead.
Talkoot
If someone mentions 'talkoot', they are inviting you to 'tehdä yhteistyötä'. Saying yes is a great way to make friends!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'yhteistyö'.
Me teemme ______.
The object of 'tehdä' in this context is always in the partitive case.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I work with you'?
'Kanssa' requires the genitive case and often a possessive suffix in careful speech.
Match the Finnish phrase to its English meaning.
1. Tiivis yhteistyö, 2. Tehdä yhteistyötä, 3. Yhteistyön puute
Tiivis = close/tight, Puute = lack.
Complete the dialogue.
Pomo: 'Tämä projekti on iso.' Työntekijä: 'Niin on. Meidän täytyy ______ muiden tiimien kanssa.'
In a big project involving multiple teams, 'collaboration' is the most appropriate term.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Working Together vs. Working Alone
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMe teemme ______.
The object of 'tehdä' in this context is always in the partitive case.
How do you say 'I work with you'?
'Kanssa' requires the genitive case and often a possessive suffix in careful speech.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Tiivis = close/tight, Puute = lack.
Pomo: 'Tämä projekti on iso.' Työntekijä: 'Niin on. Meidän täytyy ______ muiden tiimien kanssa.'
In a big project involving multiple teams, 'collaboration' is the most appropriate term.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is one compound word: yhteistyö.
No, it must be 'yhteistyötä' (partitive) when you are performing the action.
'Yhteistyö' is broader (collaboration), while 'tiimityö' specifically refers to working in a team.
En halua tehdä yhteistyötä kanssasi. (Be careful, this is very blunt!)
Yes, to describe how well players play together.
It sounds a bit clinical, but you can use it to talk about managing a household together.
'Kilpailu' (competition) or 'yksin työskentely' (working alone).
No, it can mean any collaborative effort, like a group of friends planning a trip.
Because the components (tehdä + työ) are basic and it's essential for early social interaction.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
Round your lips like you are going to say 'oo' but say 'ee' instead.
Yes, absolutely. 'Tehääks yhteistyötä?' is common.
Expressions liées
puhaltaa yhteen hiileen
similarTo work together for a common goal.
toimia yhdessä
synonymTo act together.
auttaa toisiaan
similarTo help each other.
kilpailla
contrastTo compete.
yhteistoiminta
specialized formCo-operation (formal/legal).
