Jakautaa

Jakautaa is a Finnish verb that translates to "to divide," "to distribute," or "to allocate" in English. It is a versatile word used in various contexts, from simple division of objects to more abstract concepts like distributing resources or allocating responsibilities.

In a mathematical sense, jakautaa can refer to the process of dividing a number by another. For example, "10 jakautuu 2:lla" means "10 is divided by 2." It can also describe how a quantity is split into parts.

Beyond mathematics, jakautaa frequently appears when discussing the distribution of goods, services, or funds. One might say that a company will "jakauttaa voitot" (distribute profits) to its shareholders, or that aid will be "jakauttaa köyhille" (distributed to the poor).

The verb is also employed in contexts of assigning tasks or roles. For instance, "tehtävät jaetaan tasaisesti" translates to "the tasks will be divided equally." This usage highlights the act of spreading responsibility or workload among individuals or groups.

Furthermore, jakautaa can describe the way something naturally separates or splits. A river might "jakauttaa" into several streams, or a population might "jakauttaa" into different demographic groups. The core meaning remains the division or separation into multiple components or entities.