Konkritisoida

Konkritisoida is a term found in Finnish writing, but it is generally treated as a nonstandard variant of konkreetisoida. The standard Finnish verb konkreetisoida means to make something concrete: to specify in detail, to give tangible form to an idea, plan, or concept. In practice, to concretize an argument, a goal, or a proposal means translating abstract notions into concrete terms, measurable objectives, or actionable steps.

Etymology and usage notes: konkreetisoida derives from the adjective konkreettinen (concrete) and the noun konkreetti (concrete), with the meaning rooted in making ideas tangible. The spelling konkritisoida appears in some texts, but it is not the normative form in dictionaries such as the Kielitoimisto; it is typically regarded as a misspelling or regional variation. The related noun konkreetisointi refers to the process of concreting or operationalizing concepts.

Contexts and examples: The word is commonly used in business, planning, education, and research when researchers or practitioners need to move from abstract theory to practical details. Examples include: “Tämän idean on konkreetisoitava käytännön toimenpiteiksi,” or “Projektin tavoitteet on konkreetisoitava ennen päätöksentekoa.” The verb can be used in active and passive constructions, for instance: “Suunnitelma konkreetisoidaan ensi viikolla” or “Tavoitteet on konkreetisoitava.”

See also: konkreettinen, konkreetisointi, professional language usage in Finnish writing.

Note: Because konkritisoida is not the standard form, writers are generally advised to use konkreetisoida to ensure clarity and adherence to standard Finnish.