kohdistama

kohdistama is a Finnish verb that means to aim, direct, focus, or target. It is the infinitive form of the verb kohdistaa, which is commonly used in various contexts throughout the Finnish language. The verb can refer to physically aiming an object, such as a camera or weapon, or metaphorically directing attention, resources, or efforts toward something specific. In technical contexts, kohdistama may describe the process of aligning or calibrating equipment to ensure proper functioning. The word derives from the noun kohde, meaning target or object, combined with the causative suffix -ta/-tää, indicating the act of causing something to be directed toward a target. Kohdistama is frequently used in everyday Finnish conversation, as well as in professional and technical fields where precision and direction are important. Its conjugation follows regular Finnish verb patterns, and it can be combined with various prefixes to modify its meaning slightly depending on the context in which it is used.