toimiminen

Toimiminen is a Finnish noun formed from the verb toimia (to act, to function). It denotes the act, process, or state of functioning or operating. In everyday Finnish, it is used to discuss whether a device, system, organization, or policy is working as intended, or about the capacity of a person or institution to perform its duties.

Etymology and forms: The suffix -minen converts the verb into a noun, yielding toimiminen. Related terms include toiminta (activity or operation), toimiva (functional or operational), toimivuus (operability or functionality), and toimija (actor). The word is often contrasted with toiminta to emphasize function rather than activity.

Usage: In technical writing, you may encounter phrases like laitteen toimiminen (the device’s functioning), järjestelmän toimiminen (the system’s operation), or yrityksen toimiminen (the company’s operation). In governance or risk assessment, discussions about toimimisen jatkuvuus (continuity of operation) or toimimisen varmuus (operational reliability) are common. The term can describe current status (toimiminen on varmaa— functioning is assured) or potential capability (toimimisen mahdollisuus—ability to function).

See also: toimia; toiminta; toimiva; toimivuus; toimija.