No. 681 in Finnish
toimiva
Functional; working; effective.
In a sentence
Tämä on toimiva ratkaisu moniin ongelmiin.
This is a functional solution to many problems.
Here, 'toimiva' is used as an adjective meaning 'functional' or 'effective', describing a solution that works well.
Hänen autonsa oli aina toimiva, vaikka se oli vanha.
His car was always operational, even though it was old.
In this sentence, 'toimiva' means 'operational', referring to the functioning state of the car.
Yrityksen toimiva johto ehdotti muutoksia strategiaan.
The company's executive management proposed changes to the strategy.
Here, 'toimiva' describes 'johto' (leadership/management) as the executives actively running or operating the company.
Toimiva ratkaisu löytyi nopeasti.
A functional solution was found quickly.
In this sentence, 'toimiva' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'ratkaisu' (solution), meaning it works or is functional.
Haluamme kehittää enemmän toimivia järjestelmiä.
We want to develop more functional systems.
Here, 'toimiva' also functions as an adjective, describing 'järjestelmiä' (systems), implying they are effective or operable.
Toimiva laite tekee työn helpommaksi.
A working device makes the task easier.
In this case, 'toimiva' describes 'laite' (device), specifying it as currently functional or operational.
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