muotoilen

Muotoilen is a Finnish verb that translates to "I shape," "I form," or "I mold" in English. It is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb muotoilla. This verb encompasses a wide range of actions related to altering the shape or structure of something.

The word "muotoilen" can be used in various contexts. In a physical sense, it might describe the act of sculpting clay, shaping dough, or forming metal. For instance, one might say "Muotoilen savesta kulhoa" which means "I am shaping a bowl from clay." Beyond physical manipulation, "muotoilen" can also refer to the abstract process of forming ideas, opinions, or plans. For example, "Muotoilen ajatuksiani tästä asiasta" translates to "I am forming my thoughts on this matter."

The verb also extends to shaping or influencing outcomes, policies, or situations. In a professional setting, an individual might be involved in "muotoilla politiikkaa" (shaping policy) or "muotoilla strategiaa" (forming a strategy). The core meaning revolves around active participation in the creation or alteration of form, whether tangible or conceptual. Its versatility makes it a common and useful verb in the Finnish language.