No. 528 in Finnish
osoittaa
"To point, indicate, demonstrate, or show."
In a sentence
Hän osoitti meille tien.
He showed us the way.
The verb 'osoittaa' is used here to mean 'to show' or 'to indicate' in a context of providing information or direction.
Tutkimus osoittaa, että liikunta on terveellistä.
The research indicates that exercise is healthy.
The verb 'osoittaa' is used here as 'to indicate' or 'to demonstrate' something conceptually.
Hän osoitti sormellaan taulua.
He pointed to the painting with his finger.
Here, 'osoittaa' means 'to point to' something, involving a physical gesture to direct attention.
Opettaja osoittaa taululle.
The teacher points to the board.
In this sentence, 'osoittaa' means 'to point to something physically', indicating or directing attention toward something visibly.
Tutkimus osoittaa, että liikunta parantaa terveyttä.
Research shows that exercise improves health.
'Osoittaa' here means 'to demonstrate or prove', used in a metaphorical sense based on facts or research.
Voit osoittaa kiitollisuutesi auttamalla muita.
You can show your gratitude by helping others.
In this context, 'osoittaa' is used to mean 'to express or display emotionally or through actions'.
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