edistyäedistää

The Finnish verb "edistyä" translates to "to progress," "to advance," or "to move forward." It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. "Edistyä" is commonly used to describe situations where improvement or development occurs. For instance, one might say "työ edistyy" meaning "the work is progressing," or "hänen kuntoutuksensa edistyy hyvin" indicating "his rehabilitation is progressing well." It can also refer to personal growth or advancement in a career. The verb implies a positive or forward movement, often despite potential challenges.

The related Finnish verb "edistää" means "to promote," "to advance," or "to further." This is a transitive verb, and it takes a direct object. "Edistää" describes an action taken by someone or something to cause progress or development in another entity. Examples include "hän edistää yrityksen kasvua" meaning "he is promoting the company's growth," or "tiede edistää yhteiskunnan kehitystä" signifying "science advances societal development." Essentially, "edistää" is the active counterpart to "edistyä," indicating the agent that causes the progression. The distinction lies in whether the progress is happening intrinsically ("edistyä") or being caused by an external factor ("edistää").