Tutkituttaa

Tutkituttaa is a Finnish verb that translates roughly to "to investigate" or "to study" in English. The word is derived from the noun *tutkimus*, meaning "research" or "investigation," and the suffix *-ta* used to form verbs in Finnish. It is commonly used in both academic and everyday contexts to describe the act of examining something systematically.

The verb can be applied to a wide range of subjects, including scientific research, problem-solving, or even casual curiosity. For example, one might say *tutkittaa asiaa* ("to investigate the matter") or *tutkittaa uutta aihetta* ("to study a new topic"). It often implies a thorough or methodical approach, distinguishing it from more casual forms of inquiry.

In Finnish grammar, *tutkituttaa* is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. The present tense forms include *tutkin* (I investigate), *tutkit* (you investigate), and *tutkii* (he/she/it investigates). The past tense is *tutki*, and the imperative form is *tutki*.

The word is frequently used in both written and spoken Finnish, particularly in fields such as journalism, academia, and law enforcement, where systematic inquiry is essential. It also appears in idiomatic expressions, such as *tutkituttaa asiaa perusteellisesti* ("to thoroughly investigate a matter"), emphasizing a detailed approach.

While *tutkituttaa* is primarily a Finnish term, similar verbs exist in other languages, such as *investigieren* in German or *investigare* in Italian, reflecting the universal human tendency to seek understanding through systematic examination.