Mahduttaa

Mahduttaa is a Finnish verb that translates to "to fit," "to accommodate," or "to contain" in English. It describes the act of placing something within a confined space or ensuring that a quantity of something can be held within a certain capacity. The verb can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, mahduttaa refers to the physical act of fitting an object into another, such as fitting clothes into a suitcase or fitting furniture into a room. It implies a consideration of size, shape, and available space. For example, one might say "Yritin mahduttaa kaiken matkalaukkuun" which means "I tried to fit everything into the suitcase."

Figuratively, mahduttaa can refer to accommodating schedules, plans, or even people. It can mean finding time for an activity or making room for someone in a group or event. For instance, "Onko sinulla aikaa mahduttaa tämä tapaaminen aikatauluusi?" translates to "Do you have time to fit this meeting into your schedule?" The verb also implies a successful outcome, meaning that the item or person was indeed able to be accommodated. If something cannot be fitted or accommodated, the verb's negative form, "ei mahdu," would be used.