Erittele

Erittele is a Finnish verb meaning to differentiate, distinguish, or outline details. It is used to request a systematic breakdown of components within a larger whole, common in academic writing, analyses, and instructional settings. The sense covers both distinguishing among items and presenting a structured account of their features.

The word derives from the Finnish root er- associated with separating or distinguishing; the noun erittely denotes a breakdown, detailing, or specification. Related forms include erottaa, meaning to separate or distinguish, and erottua, meaning to stand out or emerge.

In practice, erittele appears in contexts requiring precision, such as problem solving, reporting, or exam questions. Used in imperative form, it directs someone to present a detailed breakdown, for example by listing criteria, components, or steps. Like other Finnish verbs, it is conjugated for person and number.

Related terms include erittely (a breakdown or detailing) and erottaa (to distinguish). The term is part of Finnish discourse on analysis and specification and is often encountered in educational materials and technical writing.