Suurenna

Suurenna is a Finnish verb meaning "to grow" or "to increase." In the context of Finnish grammar, it is an inflected form of the verb *kasvaa*, which primarily denotes organic growth, such as plants or living organisms. However, *suurenna* is less commonly used in everyday speech and is more often found in formal or literary contexts, particularly in older texts or specific idiomatic expressions.

The verb *suurenna* is derived from the infinitive *suurentaa*, which means "to enlarge" or "to make larger." Unlike *kasvaa*, which is intransitive, *suurenna* is transitive, implying an action performed on an object. For example, one might say *"Suurenna kuvaa"* ("Enlarge the image") rather than *"Kasvaa kuva"* ("The image grows"), though the latter would be grammatically incorrect in this context.

In modern Finnish, *kasvaa* is the standard choice for natural growth, while *suurentaa* is preferred for intentional enlargement or expansion. The past tense of *suurentaa* is *suurensi*, and the past participle is *suurennettu*. This verb is also used in compound words, such as *suurennuslasit* ("magnifying glass") or *suurennus* ("enlargement").

While *suurenna* is not widely used in contemporary Finnish, understanding its distinction from *kasvaa* is important for accurate language use, especially in technical or descriptive writing. The verb remains relevant in fields like photography, where *suurennus* refers to zooming or scaling up an image.