suurenta

Suurenta is a Finnish term that appears primarily as the imperative form of the verb suurentaa, meaning to enlarge or magnify. The root suur- derives from the adjective suur, “large,” and the causative suffix -entaa, which forms a verb meaning “to cause to become large.” In contemporary usage, suurenta is used in instructions, tutorials, and user interfaces to prompt the action of enlarging content. For example, a command such as “Suurenta tämä kuva” means “Enlarge this image.”

In Finnish grammar, suurentaa is a regular causative verb, and suurenta serves as the singular informal imperative form. This form is commonly used in casual directions or on devices and software where space is limited and concise commands are preferred. Related forms include suurennus, which refers to enlargement as a noun, and suurentaminen, the process or act of enlarging.

Usage notes and variations: Finnish imperative forms change for politeness and number. More formal or plural instructions would use forms such as Suurentakaa or Suurentakoon, depending on the audience and context. The term suurenta itself is not typically used as a standalone noun.

See also: suurentaa, suurennus, suurentaminen, magnification.

References: General Finnish grammar and vocabulary resources.