Täydennettää

Täydennettää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to supplement," "to complement," or "to complete." It is often used to describe the act of adding something to make something else more whole, better, or more sufficient. The verb is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. For example, one might say "hän täydennettää puhettaan esimerkeillä" which means "he supplements his speech with examples." This illustrates how something is being added to improve or enhance the original.

The verb can also imply filling in gaps or making up for something that is lacking. For instance, "opiskelijat täydennettävät tietojaan kirjastossa" translates to "the students supplement their knowledge in the library." Here, the action of going to the library is done to add to or enhance their existing knowledge base. The concept of completion is also present; if a set of documents is incomplete, one might say "asiakirjat on täydennettävä," meaning "the documents must be supplemented/completed."

In a broader sense, täydennettää can refer to enhancing or enriching something. For example, a meal might be "täydennetty" with a dessert, meaning the dessert adds to the overall experience of the meal. The nuances of "täydennettää" depend heavily on the context in which it is used, but the core idea of adding something to improve, complete, or enhance remains consistent. It is a versatile verb used in various everyday situations and more formal contexts alike.