rakentaa

rakentaa

To build.

Here, 'rakentaa' is used literally to describe the act of constructing a physical structure.

Rakennan talon, jossa perheeni voi asua.

I am building a house where my family can live.

In this sentence, 'rakentaa' is used figuratively to describe developing or advancing one's career.

Hän rakentaa uransa määrätietoisesti.

She is building her career carefully.

Here, 'rakentaa' is metaphorically used to indicate improving or strengthening interpersonal relationships.

Meidän täytyy rakentaa paremmat suhteet naapureihimme.

We need to build better relationships with our neighbors.