Määritimme

Määritimme is a Finnish word that translates to "we determined" or "we defined" in English. It is the past tense, first-person plural form of the verb "määritellä," which means to define, determine, or specify.

This word is commonly used in various contexts in Finnish. In academic or scientific settings, it might be used to describe how researchers established the parameters of an experiment or the specific characteristics of a phenomenon. For example, a sentence might read, "Määritimme tarkasti koehenkilöiden ikähaarukan" which translates to "We precisely determined the age range of the test subjects."

In everyday language, "määritimme" can refer to a group of people collectively deciding on something or establishing a plan. For instance, "Määritimme kokouksessa uudet tavoitteet" means "We determined the new goals at the meeting." The word emphasizes a process of arriving at a conclusion or setting a clear definition through collaborative effort or deliberate action. It implies a level of precision and certainty in the outcome.