suorita

Suorita is a Finnish verb meaning to perform, execute, or carry out an action, and to complete a task or obligation. It is the imperative singular form of the verb suorittaa, which is transitive and used to indicate that someone should bring a process, task, or operation to its end. The noun suoritus, meaning performance or execution, is the common root for related forms such as suorittaa, suoritan, suoritat, and suorittaa.

In usage, suorita fits instructions and commands, as well as describes actions in everyday language. For example, the phrase Suorita tämä tehtävä means “Complete this task.” In sentences about ongoing actions, one might say Hän suorittaa kokeen (he is taking a test or carrying out the test) or Me suoritimme projektin (we completed the project) in past tense. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object in a form such as tehtävä (task), kokeet (exams/tests), or maksut (payments).

In Finland’s computing and software contexts, suorita is commonly seen as a label on a button or command meaning Run or Execute, used to initiate a program or process. The imperative plural form is suorittakaa, used when addressing multiple people or users.

Etymology traces suorita to suoritus, meaning performance or execution, with the -taa suffix forming a verb meaning to perform or carry out. Related terms include suoritus (performance/execution) and verbs built from the same root describing various kinds of completed actions.