ratkaise

Ratkaise is a Finnish verb in the imperative mood meaning "solve" or "determine." It is the imperative form of ratkaista, the verb that denotes finding a solution, answering a question, or settling a problem. The related noun ratkaisu translates to "solution" or "answer."

Grammatical notes: Ratkaise is used to issue a direct command or request to solve something. It is transitive and commonly takes a direct object, for example "ratkaise tehtävä" (solve the task) or "ratkaise yhtälö" (solve the equation).

Usage: The imperative appears widely in mathematics, education, programming, engineering, and everyday problem solving. In written Finnish, it is often used in worksheets, exams, manuals, and prompts to motivate action.

Related terms: ratkaisu (solution); ratkaisija (solver or decision maker); ratkaistava (to be solved); ratkaisematon (unsolved); ratkaisuprosessi (solution process).

Examples: "Ratkaise seuraava yhtälö: 2x + 3 = 7." "Ratkaise tämä ongelma yhdessä tiimin kanssa." In translation: "Solve the following equation: 2x + 3 = 7." and "Solve this problem together with the team."