Ohjelmoida

Ohjelmoida is a Finnish verb meaning to program or to code software. It refers to the process of creating, testing, and maintaining computer programs, scripts, or automated tasks. The term is used across information technology, software development, and education.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the noun ohjelma meaning program with the verb-building suffix -oida, yielding the meaning to program. The related noun forms include ohjelmointi (programming) and ohjelmoija (programmer). The verb is common in both professional and hobby contexts, and it is often used alongside synonyms such as koodata (to code).

Usage: In Finnish, ohjelmoida is used transitively with a direct object referring to what is being programmed, e.g., Minä ohjelmoin sovelluksen. The present tense forms include minä ohjelmoin, sinä ohjelmoit, hän ohjelmoi; me ohjelmoimme, te ohjelmoitte, he ohjelmoivat. The imperative form is ohjelmoi.

Equivalent terms and fields: The concept spans software development, embedded systems, data processing, and scripting. It is also used in education and industry to describe learning and performing programming tasks. The word is standard Finnish, with usage in technical journalism, documentation, and everyday speech.