Pensaitä
Pensaitä is a Finnish term that refers to the act of "thinking aloud" or verbalizing one's thoughts as a way to process, organize, or communicate ideas. The practice is rooted in the Finnish language and culture, where expressing thoughts verbally—even in a stream-of-consciousness manner—is often encouraged as a means of clarity and collaboration.
The concept aligns with broader cognitive and pedagogical principles, such as the benefits of externalizing thoughts
While not a formalized psychological or linguistic term, pensaitä reflects a cultural tendency toward openness and
Research in cognitive science supports the idea that speaking aloud can aid memory retention and problem-solving,