Finnish · Common Verbs
Tehdä
To do / make
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perform an action or create something.
Example
Mitä teet viikonloppuna?
What are you doing on the weekend?
Etymology
'Tehdä' comes from the Proto-Finnic root *tehdä, meaning 'to do or make'. This verb has shown resilience in its function across the ages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tehdä' is widely used in both formal and informal settings, found in everyday speech, writing, and regional dialects across Finland.