Harjoitetään

Harjoitetään is a Finnish word that translates to "let's practice" or "it is practiced" in English. It is the third-person plural imperative form of the verb "harjoitella," meaning "to practice" or "to exercise." The word can be used in various contexts, both formal and informal.

In educational settings, "harjoitetään" is often used to encourage students to engage in practice activities. For example, a teacher might say "Harjoitetään laskemista" (Let's practice calculating) or "Harjoitetään lukemista" (Let's practice reading). It can also refer to the act of practicing a skill or a subject in general, such as "Kieltä harjoitetään joka päivä" (The language is practiced every day).

Beyond academics, "harjoitetään" can apply to physical activities, hobbies, or any situation where repeated effort leads to improvement. For instance, a sports coach might say "Harjoitetään syöttöjä" (Let's practice passes) to their team. Similarly, in music, one might say "Harjoitetään kappaletta" (Let's practice the song). The word emphasizes the ongoing and collective nature of the practice. It implies that the action is being done by a group or is a general ongoing activity.