työskentelin

Työskentelin is a Finnish word that translates to "I worked" in English. It is the first-person singular past tense of the verb "työskennellä," which means "to work." The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe past employment or a past action of performing work.

The verb "työskennellä" itself is derived from "työ," meaning "work" or "job." The suffix "-skennellä" often indicates a continuous or habitual action, so "työskennellä" implies the act of working over a period of time, rather than a single, isolated task. Therefore, "työskentelin" can refer to a past job held, a project undertaken, or any activity that involved labor or effort.

For example, a Finnish speaker might say "Työskentelin kaupassa viime kesänä" which translates to "I worked in a shop last summer." Another common usage is to describe past professional experience, such as "Työskentelin insinöörinä 10 vuotta," meaning "I worked as an engineer for 10 years." The context usually clarifies whether it refers to formal employment or a more general sense of having engaged in work.