Käitab

Käitab is a Finnish word that translates to "operates" or "runs" in English. It is derived from the verb "käyttää," which means "to use" or "to operate." The word käitab is used in various contexts to describe the action of making something work or function.

In a technical sense, käitab can refer to the operation of machinery or equipment. For example, one might say that a factory käitab a new production line, meaning it is operating it. Similarly, a vehicle driver käitab a car. In a broader sense, käitab can also describe the management or running of an organization or system. A company's CEO käitab the business, or a government agency käitab a public service.

The word is also used metaphorically. Someone might käitab a scheme, implying they are orchestrating or carrying out a plan. The concept of käitab highlights the active role of a subject in making something perform its intended function, whether that is a physical object, an organization, or an abstract idea. Its versatility makes it a common and useful term in the Finnish language.