yhteenvetää

Yhteenvetä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to summarize," "to conclude," or "to recapitulate" in English. It is derived from the noun "yhteenveto," which means "summary" or "conclusion." The verb is used to describe the act of condensing a larger body of information, such as a text, a speech, or an event, into a shorter, more manageable form that highlights the main points.

The usage of yhteenvetää typically involves presenting the core ideas, arguments, or findings of a subject without going into extensive detail. It is a common verb in academic, professional, and everyday contexts where clarity and brevity are important. For instance, one might use yhteenvetää when discussing a book, a meeting's outcomes, or the plot of a movie.

The verb conjugates according to standard Finnish grammar rules. The infinitive form is yhteenvetää. In the present tense, for example, "minä yhteenvetän" means "I summarize." In the past tense, "hän yhteenvedi" means "he/she summarized." The verb can also be used in various other grammatical constructions, such as imperative or conditional forms, to convey different nuances of summarizing or concluding. Its fundamental meaning remains consistent: to distill information into its essential components.