Lukupätkä

Lukupätkä is a Finnish term that translates to "reading bit" or "excerpt" and refers to a small portion of text, often a sentence or a few sentences, extracted from a larger work. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as language learning or literature studies, where students might be asked to analyze, summarize, or translate a specific lukupätkä. This practice helps in focusing on particular linguistic features, narrative elements, or thematic ideas without needing to engage with the entirety of the original text.

In everyday language, a lukupätkä can also refer to a snippet of text encountered online, in a newspaper, or in a book that catches the reader's attention. It might be a quote, a striking phrase, or a piece of information that prompts further thought or discussion. The term emphasizes the brevity and selective nature of the text portion. It is distinct from a longer excerpt or chapter, highlighting its function as a contained, digestible unit of meaning. The concept is straightforward, indicating a small, readable segment.