A2 Idiom ニュートラル

Antaa periksi

To give up

意味

Stopping an effort.

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文化的背景

The refusal to 'antaa periksi' is linked to the national mythos of Sisu. It is seen as a defining trait of the Finnish people, especially in the face of nature or war. In ice hockey, fans often chant 'Taistele!' (Fight!) to prevent the team from 'antamasta periksi'. Giving up is the ultimate sin in Finnish sports. There is a growing movement in Finland to recognize 'burnout'. Modern tutors might say that sometimes you *should* give periksi for your health. Traditional parenting emphasized not giving periksi to a child's tantrums to build their character, though this is softening in modern times.

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The Sisu Connection

Use this phrase to talk about Sisu. Saying 'Hän ei anna periksi' is the ultimate compliment for a Finn.

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Don't translate 'Up'

Remember that Finnish uses 'back' (perä) logic, not 'up' logic for this idiom.

意味

Stopping an effort.

💡

The Sisu Connection

Use this phrase to talk about Sisu. Saying 'Hän ei anna periksi' is the ultimate compliment for a Finn.

⚠️

Don't translate 'Up'

Remember that Finnish uses 'back' (perä) logic, not 'up' logic for this idiom.

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Material vs Mental

You can use this for a broken chair AND a broken spirit. It's a very powerful, dual-use word.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'antaa'.

Me emme koskaan ________ periksi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: annamme

The subject is 'Me' (we), so the verb must be in the 1st person plural negative form 'emme anna' or positive 'annamme'. In this negative sentence, 'anna' is the correct stem.

Which sentence means 'The ice gave way'?

Valitse oikea lause:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jää antoi periksi.

'Antaa periksi' is the correct idiom for materials failing under pressure.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tämä harjoitus on liian vaikea! B: Älä ________ ________!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: anna periksi

'Älä anna periksi' is the standard way to say 'Don't give up'.

Match the situation to the sentence.

Situation: A father finally agrees to buy a toy for his crying child.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Isä antoi periksi.

The father yielded to the child's pressure/crying.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Antaa Periksi vs. Luovuttaa

Antaa Periksi
Yielding to pressure
Gradual process
Luovuttaa
Quitting entirely
Sudden decision

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'antaa'. Fill Blank A2

Me emme koskaan ________ periksi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: annamme

The subject is 'Me' (we), so the verb must be in the 1st person plural negative form 'emme anna' or positive 'annamme'. In this negative sentence, 'anna' is the correct stem.

Which sentence means 'The ice gave way'? Choose A2

Valitse oikea lause:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jää antoi periksi.

'Antaa periksi' is the correct idiom for materials failing under pressure.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Tämä harjoitus on liian vaikea! B: Älä ________ ________!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: anna periksi

'Älä anna periksi' is the standard way to say 'Don't give up'.

Match the situation to the sentence. situation_matching B1

Situation: A father finally agrees to buy a toy for his crying child.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Isä antoi periksi.

The father yielded to the child's pressure/crying.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, it's neutral. However, telling someone 'Anna periksi!' can be discouraging or rude depending on your tone.

It's better to use 'lopettaa' (to stop). 'Antaa periksi' implies you were defeated by the cigarette.

'Luovuttaa' is like saying 'I quit'. 'Antaa periksi' is like saying 'I am yielding to the pressure'.

Me annamme periksi (positive) or Me emme anna periksi (negative).

Yes, to describe how you don't give up on hard projects: 'En anna helpolla periksi'.

Not necessarily. In a negotiation, giving periksi can be a strategic compromise.

The thing you yield to takes the allative case (-lle).

Yes, often shortened to 'antaa periks' in spoken Finnish.

Yes, it means the structure failed or collapsed under weight.

It is equally common in both.

関連フレーズ

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Luovuttaa

synonym

To quit or surrender entirely.

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Antaa myöten

similar

To yield or give way.

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Perääntyä

builds on

To retreat physically.

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Sisu

contrast

Grit and perseverance.

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Taipua

similar

To bend or concede.

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