This is the 528th most frequent Finnish word.
osoittaa
"To point, indicate, demonstrate, or show."
The verb 'osoittaa' is used here to mean 'to show' or 'to indicate' in a context of providing information or direction.
Hän osoitti meille tien.
He showed us the way.
The verb 'osoittaa' is used here as 'to indicate' or 'to demonstrate' something conceptually.
Tutkimus osoittaa, että liikunta on terveellistä.
The research indicates that exercise is healthy.
Here, 'osoittaa' means 'to point to' something, involving a physical gesture to direct attention.