suurentaa

Suurentaa is a Finnish verb meaning to enlarge, magnify, or increase the size of something. It is used for both tangible objects and digital content, and appears in contexts such as photography, printing, web design, and everyday language when describing making something appear larger or more prominent.

Etymology and grammar: The verb is formed from the adjective suur- meaning large, with a causative-like suffix -entaa to produce a transitive verb. The infinitive is suurentaa. It follows regular Finnish conjugation patterns for -taa/-ätä verbs. Related forms include suurennan (I enlarge), suurentaa (he/she enlarges), and the past participle suurennettu (enlarged). The noun associated with the action is suurentaminen or, more commonly, suurennus, referring to the act or result of magnification.

Usage and contexts: In computing and media, suurentaa is used to describe zooming in or increasing the scale of an image or text, for example in software interfaces or discussions about image quality. It is also used in printing and publishing to refer to increasing the size of graphics or type. The term is versatile and can apply to physical objects being physically enlarged or to digital representations being displayed at a larger size.

See also: Related terms include suurennus (enlargement or magnification) and suurentaminen (the act of enlarging). The distinction between transitive suurentaa and intransitive suurentua (to become larger) is maintained in common usage. Overall, suurentaa is a standard Finnish verb used across technical and everyday language to describe increasing size.