yhteenveton

Yhteenveto is a Finnish noun meaning a summary or synopsis. The form yhteenveton is the genitive singular of yhteenveto, and it is used to express possession or association, typically appearing before another noun to indicate “the summary’s X” or “the content of the summary.” For example, phrases like yhteenveton sisältö signal that the following noun relates to the summary.

A yhteenveto distills the essential points of a longer text, meeting, or discussion into a brief, readable form. It helps readers grasp the core information quickly and serves as a reference point after a longer document or conversation. Yhteenveto is commonly included in reports, minutes, proposals, and presentations and may be presented as a standalone section or sentence within such materials.

In Finnish, tiivistelmä is another term often used for an abstract or concise summary, particularly in academic contexts. The two terms can overlap, but tiivistelmä is typically seen as more formal or specialized for scholarly work, while yhteenveto is used more broadly to summarize findings, conclusions, or recommendations in various settings.

Writing a good yhteenveto involves identifying the purpose and audience, selecting the main findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and presenting them clearly and logically. It should avoid introducing new information, maintain concise language, and reflect the original document’s scope and intent. Length should be appropriate for the audience and context, ensuring that the summary complements rather than replaces the source material.

Notes: In practice, yhteenveton is primarily a grammatical form rather than a standalone concept. It appears in phrases such as yhteenveton sisältö (“the content of the summary”) or yhteenveton tarkoitus (“the purpose of the summary”).