viilutamise

Viilutamine is a Finnish term that broadly refers to the act of slicing or cutting something into thin pieces. The precise meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. In culinary contexts, viilutamine commonly refers to slicing food items, such as vegetables, fruits, or meats, into uniform slices for preparation, serving, or preservation. This can involve using a knife, mandoline, or other slicing tools to achieve the desired thickness and shape.

Beyond food preparation, viilutamine can also describe the process of cutting other materials into thin layers. For example, in woodworking or carpentry, it might refer to slicing wood into thin veneers. In a more general sense, it can be used to describe any action where something is divided into thin sections. The key characteristic of viilutamine is the creation of thin, often uniform, pieces from a larger whole. The term emphasizes the slicing action itself rather than the final form of the pieces, though thinness is implied.