kokkaamisen
Kokkaaminen is the nominal form derived from the Finnish verb kokata, meaning to cook. It refers to the act or process of preparing food, including planning, selecting ingredients, cutting, mixing, heating, and plating. The term is commonly used in everyday language to describe cooking as a pastime, skill, or daily activity, and appears in educational, media, and culinary contexts.
In practice, kokkaaminen covers a wide range of activities. It encompasses home cooking, professional kitchen work,
Culturally, kokkaaminen reflects Finnish foodways and seasonal and regional influences. It is expressed in family routines,