suuntaa

Suuntaa is a Finnish verb meaning to direct, to aim, or to head toward something. It is used for both physical movement and more abstract guidance, and it often appears with directional phrases such as kohti or etelään.

Usage and meanings

- Physical direction: suuntaa describes steering or aiming an object or person toward a destination. Examples include “Hän suuntaa kohti pohjoista” (He heads toward the north) and “Suuntaa kameraa oikealle” (Direct the camera to the right).

- Directing attention or focus: suuntaa can mean to direct one’s attention or gaze, as in “Hän suuntaa katseensa ikkunaan” (He directs his gaze toward the window) or “Suuntaa huomio ongelmaan” (Direct attention to the issue).

- Metaphorical or strategic use: the verb can express setting a course or bearing for a plan or project, for example “yrityksen toiminnan suuntaa” (the direction of the company’s operations).

Grammatical notes

- Suuntaa is a finite verb form used in present time with a subject. It can appear in both declarative and imperative moods. The imperative form can be used as a direct command, as in directing someone to perform an action such as aiming a device or changing direction.

- The verb relates to the noun suunta (direction). Related terms include suuntaus (orientation or trend) and suunnata (to direct or to aim, often used in infinitive or verbal noun constructions).

See also

- suunta (direction)

- suuntaus (orientation, trend)

- suunnata (to direct or aim)