Tekemiset

Tekemiset is a Finnish noun that denotes acts of doing, i.e., the activities, actions, or things one undertakes. It can refer to both concrete tasks and broader patterns of behavior. In everyday language, tekemiset describe what a person or group plans to do, what has been done, or what is characteristic of someone’s routine. The term often appears in phrases such as "tämän päivän tekemiset" (this day's activities) or "viikon tekemiset" (the week’s activities).

Etymology and form: Tekemiset derives from the verb tehdä (to do or to make) through the noun-forming process that yields tekeminen (doing/making) and its plural, tekemiset. Finnish nouns do not have gender, and the form signals plural reference to multiple doings or activities.

Usage nuances: Tekemiset emphasizes activities and processes rather than discrete obligations. It overlaps with, but is not identical to, tehtävät (tasks or duties). Tekemiset is common in informal speech, planning documents, lifestyle writing, and project contexts when the focus is on activities and routines rather than just assigned duties.

Contexts and examples: In project planning or research, tekemiset can be used to categorize what participants do during a session or over a period. In leisure contexts, it may list hobbies or regular pursuits, framing them as ongoing or habitual activities rather than just required tasks.

See also: tekeminen, toiminta, aktiviteetti, tehtävä.