käsitteilistetään

Käsitteellistetään is a Finnish word that translates to "let's conceptualize" or "let's make conceptual" in English. It is formed by combining the noun "käsite" (concept) with the verb suffix "-llistää" (to list, to make something into a list, or to make something into a concept) and the first-person plural active indicative ending "-tään" (we do something). Therefore, the word literally means "we make into a concept" or "we conceptualize."

The term is often used in academic or intellectual discussions when a group of people are trying to define or clarify a particular idea, theory, or phenomenon. It implies a process of abstracting and generalizing from specific instances or observations to form a broader understanding. This involves identifying key characteristics, relationships, and boundaries of the subject matter.

For example, in a research meeting, a team might decide to "käsitteellistetään" a new research problem to ensure everyone has a shared understanding of what they are trying to investigate. Similarly, in a philosophical debate, participants might use the word to suggest moving from specific examples to a more abstract conceptual framework. The act of "käsitteellistetään" is fundamental to developing new knowledge and theories. It is a process of bringing abstract thought into a more structured and communicable form.