Tekeminen

Tekeminen is a Finnish noun meaning the act of doing or making. It refers to the activity, process, or practice of performing tasks or creating something. It is an abstract concept used to discuss human activity rather than a specific product.

Etymology: Tekeminen is formed from the verb tehdä (to do, to make) with the nominalizing suffix -minen. The word conveys ongoing or general action rather than a single completed deed.

Usage: In everyday Finnish, tekemi­nen can denote the set of activities required to accomplish a goal, as in phrases about tasks or projects, or describe that there is “a lot to do.” It can also express the idea of DIY or self-directed work in phrases like “itse tekeminen” (doing it oneself). In more formal or philosophical contexts, tekemi­nen is used to discuss action, agency, and the process of creation.

Variants and related terms: Tekeminen is related to but distinct from teko (a concrete deed or act) and toiminta (activity or operation). Tekeminen emphasizes process and activity, while teko emphasizes a specific outcome; toiminta emphasizes ongoing action or function.

See also: Toiminta; Teko; Itse tekeminen; Projektityö; Action in philosophy.