Significado
To study a subject deeply.
Contexto cultural
Finns have a high trust in science. 'Tehdä tutkimusta' is seen as a noble and necessary activity for a functioning society. The 'Gradu' (Master's thesis) is a rite of passage. Every university student must 'tehdä tutkimusta' to graduate. Decisions are rarely made on 'gut feeling'. A manager will almost always ask to 'tehdä tutkimusta' before a major pivot. News reports frequently cite 'uusi tutkimus' (a new study), reinforcing the phrase in daily life.
The Partitive Power
Always use 'tutkimusta' (partitive) when you are in the middle of the process. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't 'Make' a Research
In English we say 'do research'. In Finnish, 'tehdä' can mean both 'do' and 'make'. Don't translate it as 'make a research' in your head.
Significado
To study a subject deeply.
The Partitive Power
Always use 'tutkimusta' (partitive) when you are in the middle of the process. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't 'Make' a Research
In English we say 'do research'. In Finnish, 'tehdä' can mean both 'do' and 'make'. Don't translate it as 'make a research' in your head.
Topic Case
When you say what you are researching, use the -sta/-stä ending. 'Tutkimusta SuomesTA' (Research about Finland).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'tehdä' and 'tutkimus'.
Minä ______ ______ tästä aiheesta juuri nyt.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb must be 'teen'. Since the action is happening 'juuri nyt' (right now), we use the partitive 'tutkimusta'.
Which sentence is most natural for a university student?
Mitä teet yliopistolla?
'Tehdä tutkimusta' is the standard way to describe working on a thesis.
Match the phrase variation to the context.
Context: A very formal government report.
'Suorittaa' is the formal verb often used in official or bureaucratic contexts.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi olet kirjastossa? B: ____________________.
This explains the purpose of being in the library using the correct present tense and partitive case.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMinä ______ ______ tästä aiheesta juuri nyt.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb must be 'teen'. Since the action is happening 'juuri nyt' (right now), we use the partitive 'tutkimusta'.
Mitä teet yliopistolla?
'Tehdä tutkimusta' is the standard way to describe working on a thesis.
Context: A very formal government report.
'Suorittaa' is the formal verb often used in official or bureaucratic contexts.
A: Miksi olet kirjastossa? B: ____________________.
This explains the purpose of being in the library using the correct present tense and partitive case.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasOnly if you mean 'I will complete one specific study'. For the general activity, say 'teen tutkimusta'.
It's a bit dramatic. For a recipe, just say 'etsin reseptiä'. Use 'tehdä tutkimusta' if you are comparing 10 recipes to find the ultimate one.
'Tutkia' is the verb 'to research/examine'. 'Tehdä tutkimusta' is the collocation 'to do research'. They are often interchangeable, but the latter sounds more like a systematic process.
It's 'markkinatutkimus'. So, 'tehdä markkinatutkimusta'.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or with your boss.
Frases relacionadas
tutkia asiaa
similarto look into the matter
suorittaa tutkimus
specialized formto carry out a study
tehdä kysely
specialized formto conduct a survey
analysoida tuloksia
builds onto analyze results
