意味
To look after your family's needs.
文化的背景
In Finland, 'pitää huolta' is often linked to the concept of 'talkoot' (communal work). Caring for your family is seen as your contribution to the stability of the whole community. The state is often seen as a 'parent' that 'pitää huolta' of everyone, which changes how people view individual responsibility versus collective care. The phrase is increasingly used for 'chosen families' (friends, partners) as traditional family structures evolve. A 'good boss' is often described as someone who 'pitää huolta alaisistaan' (takes care of their subordinates), emphasizing well-being over hierarchy.
Use the Possessive Suffix
When talking about your own family, add '-ni': 'Pidän huolta perheestäni.' It sounds much more natural.
Don't forget the -sta!
Without the elative case, the sentence will sound broken to a native speaker.
意味
To look after your family's needs.
Use the Possessive Suffix
When talking about your own family, add '-ni': 'Pidän huolta perheestäni.' It sounds much more natural.
Don't forget the -sta!
Without the elative case, the sentence will sound broken to a native speaker.
Add 'hyvää' for extra warmth
Saying 'Pidän hyvää huolta' (I take good care) makes you sound very devoted.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct case ending for 'perhe'.
Minä pidän huolta perhe____.
The phrase 'pitää huolta' requires the elative case (-sta/-stä).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He takes care of his family'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Pitää huolta' is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi teet niin paljon töitä? B: Koska haluan ______ perheestäni.
In this context, the speaker is explaining their motivation to provide for their family.
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3 問題Minä pidän huolta perhe____.
The phrase 'pitää huolta' requires the elative case (-sta/-stä).
Valitse oikea lause:
'Pitää huolta' is the standard collocation.
A: Miksi teet niin paljon töitä? B: Koska haluan ______ perheestäni.
In this context, the speaker is explaining their motivation to provide for their family.
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よくある質問
4 問Yes! 'Pidän huolta koirastani' (I take care of my dog) is perfectly natural.
'Huolta' (partitive) is for ongoing care. 'Huoli' (accusative) is for a specific task or ensuring a result.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can just say 'hoidan perhettä', but it sounds more like a chore/task.
関連フレーズ
huolehtia
synonymTo take care of / to worry about
kantaa vastuuta
similarTo carry responsibility
laiminlyödä
contrastTo neglect
elättää perhe
specialized formTo provide for / feed the family
