tiimiä

Tiimiä is the partitive singular form of the Finnish noun tiimi, which means “team” or “group working together.” In Finnish, tiimiä is used when the object of a verb is indefinite or non-specific, or when describing a quantity that is not counted as a definite unit. It is also used in negative sentences, where the object typically appears in the partitive case. The base word tiimi is common in contemporary Finnish, especially in business, technology, and everyday contexts.

Usage and examples: Tiimiä can appear in sentences like Tarvitsen tiimiä (I need a team) or Minulla ei ole tiimiä (I don’t have a team). It can also appear with possessives: Tiimini on pieni (My team is small) and Tiimimme suunnittelee projektin (Our team is planning the project). The partitive form signals an indefinite amount or a focus on the action rather than a complete, countable unit.

Plural and related forms: For multiple teams, the partitive plural tiimejä is used, as in Meillä on useita tiimejä (We have several teams). The nominative singular is tiimi, while possessive forms include tiimini (my team) and tiimimme (our team). Other related terms include joukkue, a more traditional word for a competitive sports team, and ryhmä, a broader group.

Etymology and usage context: Tiimi is a loanword ultimately linked to the English word “team,” absorbed into Finnish with typical Finnish inflection. It is widely used across sectors to refer to a collaborative unit, whereas joukkue is more common in sports contexts.