뜻
To maintain one's gear properly.
문화적 배경
The concept of 'huolellisuus' (meticulousness) is a core Finnish value. Taking care of gear is seen as a sign of a reliable person. In the army, gear maintenance is not just a task; it's a discipline that builds character and ensures safety. Because of the extreme weather, gear failure can be dangerous. Finns treat their outdoor gear with a high level of respect. Modern Finnish culture emphasizes 'kestävä kulutus' (sustainable consumption), where maintaining old gear is cooler than buying new.
Use the possessive suffix
When talking about your own gear, add the suffix: 'Pidän huolta varusteistaNI'.
Don't forget the case!
Always use the -sta/-stä ending. 'Pitää huolta varusteet' sounds very broken.
뜻
To maintain one's gear properly.
Use the possessive suffix
When talking about your own gear, add the suffix: 'Pidän huolta varusteistaNI'.
Don't forget the case!
Always use the -sta/-stä ending. 'Pitää huolta varusteet' sounds very broken.
The Army Connection
If you talk about gear maintenance with a Finn, they will likely think of their military service.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'varusteet'.
On tärkeää pitää huolta ________.
The phrase 'pitää huolta' always requires the elative case (-sta).
Which verb is used with 'huolta'?
Minä ______ huolta varusteista.
In Finnish, you 'hold' (pitää) care, you don't 'take' (ottaa) it.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi puhdistat kenkiäsi nyt? B: Koska haluan ________________.
This is the most natural way to explain why you are cleaning your gear.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are lending your expensive camera to a friend. What do you say?
This is a friendly but firm way to ask someone to be careful with your things.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제On tärkeää pitää huolta ________.
The phrase 'pitää huolta' always requires the elative case (-sta).
Minä ______ huolta varusteista.
In Finnish, you 'hold' (pitää) care, you don't 'take' (ottaa) it.
A: Miksi puhdistat kenkiäsi nyt? B: Koska haluan ________________.
This is the most natural way to explain why you are cleaning your gear.
You are lending your expensive camera to a friend. What do you say?
This is a friendly but firm way to ask someone to be careful with your things.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but 'huoltaa autoa' is more common for technical service. 'Pitää huolta autosta' implies keeping it clean and driving carefully.
'Pitää huolta' is the idiom. 'Huolehtia' is the verb. Both are correct, but 'pitää huolta' is more common in speech.
Because 'gear' is usually a collection of items. If it's just one item, use 'varusteesta'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, 'huolehtia' also requires the elative case: 'huolehtia varusteista'.
'Laiminlyödä varusteet' (to neglect the gear).
Rarely. For software, we use 'päivittää' (update) or 'ylläpitää' (maintain).
'Pidä huolta varusteistasi!' (singular) or 'Pitäkää huolta varusteistanne!' (plural).
'Kamoista' is informal/slang. Use 'varusteista' in any professional or neutral context.
'Hoitaa varusteet' is possible, but it sounds more like a one-time task than a continuous habit.
관련 표현
huoltaa
similarto service or maintain
vahtia
contrastto guard or watch over
säilyttää
builds onto store or preserve
kunnostaa
specialized formto renovate or fix up
