keksimään

keksimään is a Finnish verb that translates to "to invent," "to come up with," or "to devise" in English. It is commonly used in contexts where a new idea, solution, or creation is being brought into existence. The verb is derived from the noun keksintö, which means invention or discovery.

The usage of keksimään can range from simple everyday situations, like coming up with a recipe or a plan for a weekend, to more complex endeavors, such as scientific breakthroughs or artistic creations. For instance, one might say "Hän keksi uuden tavan ratkaista ongelma" which translates to "He invented a new way to solve the problem." Similarly, "Minun täytyy keksiä jotain hauskaa tekemistä" means "I need to come up with something fun to do."

The verb implies a process of thought, creativity, and often problem-solving. It signifies moving from a state of not having something to having it, through mental effort or ingenuity. The act of keksimään is often associated with innovation and originality. It can also be used in a more general sense to mean finding or figuring something out, even if it is not entirely novel. For example, "Miten tämä kone toimii? Täytyy keksiä se." means "How does this machine work? I need to figure it out." The versatility of keksimään makes it a frequently used verb in the Finnish language.