Meaning
To stay committed.
Cultural Background
In Finland, keeping your word is tied to the concept of 'Sisu'. It is considered a major character flaw to break a promise, even a small one. General high-trust society culture. Verbal agreements are often considered as binding as written ones in social circles. In Finnish business culture, punctuality and fulfilling contract terms exactly as stated are paramount. 'Pitää lupaus loppuun asti' is a common corporate value. Historically, rural communities relied on mutual aid. A broken promise could mean a neighbor's farm failing, leading to a very strong social pressure to be reliable.
Use Possessive Suffixes
To sound more native, add the possessive suffix: 'Pidän lupaukse**ni**' instead of just 'Pidän lupauksen'.
Avoid 'Tehdä'
Don't say 'Tehdä lupaus loppuun asti'. You 'keep' (pitää) it, you don't 'do' it.
Meaning
To stay committed.
Use Possessive Suffixes
To sound more native, add the possessive suffix: 'Pidän lupaukse**ni**' instead of just 'Pidän lupauksen'.
Avoid 'Tehdä'
Don't say 'Tehdä lupaus loppuun asti'. You 'keep' (pitää) it, you don't 'do' it.
The Weight of the Phrase
Only use this when you really mean it. Finns take this phrase very literally and seriously.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Hän on luotettava mies, hän ______ lupauksensa loppuun ______.
The correct verb is 'pitää' and the postposition is 'asti'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I will keep my promise to the end'?
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'Pidän lupauksesta' means 'I like the promise'. 'Pidän lupaukseni' means 'I keep my promise'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: 'Voitko varmasti auttaa minua lauantaina?' B: 'Tietenkin. Minä ______ ______ ______ ______.'
The speaker is confirming they will follow through on their word.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Missä tilanteessa käytät lausetta: 'Meidän on pidettävä lupauksemme loppuun asti'?
This phrase is used for serious commitments and professional reliability.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHän on luotettava mies, hän ______ lupauksensa loppuun ______.
The correct verb is 'pitää' and the postposition is 'asti'.
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'Pidän lupauksesta' means 'I like the promise'. 'Pidän lupaukseni' means 'I keep my promise'.
A: 'Voitko varmasti auttaa minua lauantaina?' B: 'Tietenkin. Minä ______ ______ ______ ______.'
The speaker is confirming they will follow through on their word.
Missä tilanteessa käytät lausetta: 'Meidän on pidettävä lupauksemme loppuun asti'?
This phrase is used for serious commitments and professional reliability.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, 'loppuun saakka' and 'loppuun asti' are 100% interchangeable in this context.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it's also perfectly fine in a business meeting.
It's the illative case, which shows the direction or limit of the action (into the end).
No, it can mean 'to like', 'to hold', or 'must'. Context and cases tell you which one it is.
Yes, in everyday conversation 'pitää sanansa' is slightly more common and idiomatic.
Absolutely. It's very common for personal goals: 'Pidän lupaukseni itselleni'.
The most common opposite is 'pettää lupaus' (to betray/break a promise).
You say 'Minä lupaan'. This phrase is about what happens *after* you promise.
In a sentence, it's usually 'pitää lupauksen' (accusative). 'Pitää lupaus' is the dictionary form.
No, for a secret use 'pitää salaisuus'. 'Lupaus' is for an action you will perform.
Related Phrases
pitää sanansa
synonymTo keep one's word
seistä sanojensa takana
similarTo stand behind one's words
syödä sanansa
contrastTo eat one's words / break a promise
viedä loppuun
builds onTo take to the end / finish
luottamuksen arvoinen
similarTrustworthy
