yksinkertaista

Yksinkertaista is a Finnish verb meaning to make something simpler or to present it in a simple, uncomplicated form. The verb is commonly used in both everyday language and specialized contexts, such as mathematics or education, where a more complex expression or explanation is converted into a simpler version.

Etymology and related forms: Yksinkertaista is derived from the adjective yksinkertainen, meaning simple, with the verbal suffix -istaa that creates a transitive verb. The root concept is “to render less complex.” Related noun forms include yksinkertaistaminen (the act of simplifying) and yksinkertaistus (simplification, though the former is more common in Finnish usage). The adverbial form is yksinkertaisesti, meaning simply or in a simple way.

Usage and grammar: Yksinkertaistaa is a transitive verb. The infinitive is yksinkertaistaa; the imperative singular is yksinkertaista (used to give a direct instruction like “Simplify this!”). The verb commonly appears with objects such as lauseke (expression) or kokonaisuus (entire thing) in both everyday and technical writing. In mathematics or logic, phrases like yksinkertaistaa lauseke or yksinkertaistaa yhtälö are typical.

Examples:

- Yksinkertaista tämä lauseke ennen kuin esität sen. (Please simplify this expression before you present it.)

- Tapahtuma on ylikuormitettu, joten on tarpeen yksinkertaistaa selostus.

See also: yksinkertaisuus, yksinkertaistaminen, yksinkertaistettu. These related terms cover the broader notions of simplicity and the act or result of making something simpler.