A1 Collocation ニュートラル

pitää kiirettä

to be in a hurry

意味

Having a lot to do in a short time.

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文化的背景

Finns are known for being punctual. If a meeting starts at 9:00, it starts at 9:00. 'Pitää kiirettä' is the phrase that helps you maintain this cultural standard. In Nordic workplaces, efficiency is valued over long hours. 'Pitämällä kiirettä' (by hurrying) during work hours, you ensure you can leave at 4:00 PM for family time. In traditional Sami culture, time is often viewed more seasonally than by the clock. However, during reindeer herding periods, 'pitää kiirettä' becomes essential for safety. In cities like Helsinki, the 'kiire' culture is more prevalent. People use this phrase constantly when navigating public transport or busy social schedules.

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The 'T-D' Rule

Always remember that when you conjugate 'pitää', the 'tt' changes to 'd' (except in the 3rd person singular). This is the biggest hurdle for A1 learners.

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Don't over-hurry

While 'Pidä kiirettä!' is common, saying it too often to a superior might sound slightly impatient. Use 'Meidän täytyy ehkä kiirehtiä' for a softer touch.

意味

Having a lot to do in a short time.

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The 'T-D' Rule

Always remember that when you conjugate 'pitää', the 'tt' changes to 'd' (except in the 3rd person singular). This is the biggest hurdle for A1 learners.

⚠️

Don't over-hurry

While 'Pidä kiirettä!' is common, saying it too often to a superior might sound slightly impatient. Use 'Meidän täytyy ehkä kiirehtiä' for a softer touch.

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The Humble Brag

If someone asks how you are, 'On pitänyt kiirettä' is the perfect Finnish way to say you are successful and busy without being flashy.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing verb form of 'pitää'. Remember consonant gradation!

Minä ______ kiirettä, koska juna lähtee pian.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pidän

The first person singular form of 'pitää' is 'pidän' (t -> d).

Which sentence is correct?

You want to tell your friend to hurry up.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pidä kiirettä!

'Pidä kiirettä!' is the correct imperative form with the partitive case.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Meillä on vain viisi minuuttia aikaa.' B: '_________________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meidän täytyy pitää kiirettä.

This is the most natural response to a time-sensitive situation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are explaining why you were so busy at work last week.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: On pitänyt vähän kiirettä.

The perfect tense 'on pitänyt' is used to describe a past period of being busy.

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Olla Kiire vs. Pitää Kiirettä

Olla Kiire (State)
Minulla on kiire I am busy / in a hurry
Pitää Kiirettä (Action)
Minä pidän kiirettä I am hurrying / rushing

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing verb form of 'pitää'. Remember consonant gradation! Fill Blank A1

Minä ______ kiirettä, koska juna lähtee pian.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pidän

The first person singular form of 'pitää' is 'pidän' (t -> d).

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

You want to tell your friend to hurry up.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pidä kiirettä!

'Pidä kiirettä!' is the correct imperative form with the partitive case.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Meillä on vain viisi minuuttia aikaa.' B: '_________________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meidän täytyy pitää kiirettä.

This is the most natural response to a time-sensitive situation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are explaining why you were so busy at work last week.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: On pitänyt vähän kiirettä.

The perfect tense 'on pitänyt' is used to describe a past period of being busy.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

Yes, but 'ajaa kovaa' or 'pitää vauhtia' is more common for vehicles.

In this collocation, yes. It never changes to 'kiireen' or 'kiire'.

'Kiire' is standard; 'hoppu' is more informal and cute. You can say 'pitää hoppua' with friends.

It depends on the tone. To a friend, it's helpful. To a stranger, it might be a bit pushy.

You would say 'Minulla ei ole kiire' rather than using 'pitää'.

関連フレーズ

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olla kiire

similar

To be in a hurry / to be busy

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kiirehtiä

synonym

To hasten / to hurry

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pitää hoppua

informal

To hurry up

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vauhtia töppösiin

slang

Get a move on!

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kiireestä kantapäähän

builds on

From head to toe

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