No. 391 in Finnish
toiminta
Action, activity, operation.
In a sentence
Elokuvan toiminta oli jännittävää ja tapahtumarikasta.
The movie's action was exciting and eventful.
In this sentence, 'toiminta' is used to describe the action scenes or events in a movie.
Hyväntekeväisyysjärjestön toiminta auttaa monia ihmisiä.
The charity organization's operation helps many people.
Here, 'toiminta' refers to the operations or activities carried out by the organization.
Koneen toiminta parani korjauksen jälkeen.
The machine's functioning improved after the repair.
In this context, 'toiminta' denotes the functioning or working mechanism of a machine.
Toiminta oli hyvin suunniteltu.
The operation was well planned.
Here, 'toiminta' refers to a planned activity or operation.
Koulun toiminta keskittyy oppimiseen.
The school's activity focuses on learning.
In this sentence, 'toiminta' means the general activities or operation of an organization like a school.
Toiminta elokuvassa oli jännittävää.
The action in the movie was exciting.
Here, 'toiminta' refers to action or dynamic events, especially in a movie or story context.
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