toimia

This is the 331st most frequent Finnish word.


toimia

"Toimia" means "to function," "to work," or "to act."


Here, 'toimia' is used to mean 'to function' or 'to work as intended.'

Tietokone ei toimi kunnolla.

The computer is not working properly.


In this case, 'toimia' expresses 'to work in a professional role.'

Hän toimii lääkärinä.

They work as a doctor.


Here, 'toimia' means 'to perform an action' or 'to act.'

On tärkeää toimia nopeasti hätätilanteessa.

It is important to act quickly in an emergency situation.