toimiä

Toimiä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to act," "to function," or "to operate" in English. It is a versatile word used in a wide range of contexts, from describing the actions of people and animals to the behavior of machines and abstract concepts.

In everyday language, toimiä is frequently used to describe how something is working or performing. For example, one might say "Puhelin ei toimi" (The phone is not working) or "Tietokone toimii hyvin" (The computer is working well). It can also refer to performing a task or fulfilling a role, such as "Hän toimii opettajana" (He/She works as a teacher).

Beyond its literal meanings, toimiä can also imply carrying out duties, fulfilling responsibilities, or behaving in a certain way. For instance, "Virastojen on toimittava tehokkaasti" (The agencies must act efficiently) emphasizes the expected performance of an organization. In a more abstract sense, it can describe how a plan or idea is implemented, as in "Suunnitelma alkoi toimia" (The plan started to work). The verb's flexibility makes it a fundamental part of Finnish communication.