No. 331 in Finnish
toimia
"Toimia" means "to function," "to work," or "to act."
In a sentence
Tietokone ei toimi kunnolla.
The computer is not working properly.
Here, 'toimia' is used to mean 'to function' or 'to work as intended.'
Hän toimii lääkärinä.
They work as a doctor.
In this case, 'toimia' expresses 'to work in a professional role.'
On tärkeää toimia nopeasti hätätilanteessa.
It is important to act quickly in an emergency situation.
Here, 'toimia' means 'to perform an action' or 'to act.'
Tämä kone toimii oikein hyvin.
This machine works very well.
In this sentence, 'toimia' means 'to function' or 'to work' when referring to a device or mechanism.
Hän toimii opettajana tässä koulussa.
They work as a teacher at this school.
Here, 'toimia' translates to 'to act', 'to serve', or 'to work' in the context of a job or role someone fulfills.
Jos et toimi nopeasti, menetämme tilaisuuden.
If you don't act quickly, we will lose the opportunity.
In this context, 'toimia' refers to taking action or making a decision in a situation.
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