työllistän

Työllistän is a Finnish verb meaning "I employ" or "I hire." It is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb työllistää. The verb työllistää is derived from the noun työllisyys, which means "employment."

The verb työllistän is used in contexts where an individual or an organization is taking on a new person as an employee. For example, "Minä työllistän kaksi uutta työntekijää" translates to "I am hiring two new employees." It signifies the act of creating a job for someone and entering into an employer-employee relationship.

The concept of työllistän is central to discussions about the labor market and economic activity in Finland. When a company or government entity announces that they are going to työllistän more people, it generally indicates expansion, economic growth, or a response to increased demand for services. Conversely, a decrease in the ability or willingness to työllistän can signal economic slowdown or restructuring.

The verb can also be used in a broader sense to mean "to create employment" or "to be a source of jobs." For instance, a successful business might be described as one that "työllistää paljon ihmisiä" (employs many people). This highlights the role of businesses in providing livelihoods and contributing to the overall employment rate of a nation. The act of employing someone is a significant economic and social transaction.