täsmäämään

Täsmäämään is a Finnish verb that translates to "to match," "to tally," or "to correspond" in English. It describes a situation where two or more things align, agree, or fit together perfectly. The verb is often used in contexts involving numbers, facts, or appearances.

For instance, in financial contexts, täsmäämään can refer to accounts that balance or reconcile. If the sum of debits equals the sum of credits, then the accounts täsmäävät. Similarly, in logic or deduction, if presented facts or evidence täsmäävät with a conclusion, it supports the validity of that conclusion. The phrase "numerot täsmäävät" means "the numbers match" or "the figures add up."

Beyond numerical or factual alignment, täsmäämään can also describe a visual or conceptual correspondence. If someone's description of an event täsmää with what actually happened, their accounts match. In a more abstract sense, it can imply that something fits with a plan or expectation. If a new proposal täsmää with the company's long-term goals, it is considered suitable. The verb appears in various grammatical forms depending on tense and person. For example, "täsmää" is the present tense, third-person singular form, meaning "it matches."