lisäntää

Lisätä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to add" or "to increase" in English. It is a common and versatile word used in a wide range of contexts, both literal and figurative.

In its most basic sense, lisätä refers to the act of combining one thing with another to make a larger quantity. For example, one might lisätä sokeria kahviin (add sugar to coffee) or lisätä uusia jäseniä joukkueeseen (add new members to a team). The past tense of the verb is lisäsi, and the present participle is lisäävä.

Beyond simple addition, lisätä can also imply an increase in a quantity or intensity. For instance, the government might propose to lisätä budjettia (increase the budget) or a student might aim to lisätä opiskelutaitojaan (improve their study skills). It can also describe the growth or expansion of something, such as a business aiming to lisätä myyntiään (increase its sales) or a population that lisääntyy (increases).

The verb is also used in abstract concepts. One might seek to lisätä ymmärrystä (increase understanding) or lisätä turvallisuutta (enhance safety). The context in which lisätä is used will determine the precise nuance of its meaning, but the core idea remains that of making something more, larger, or greater.