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B1 verb 9 min de lectura

mitata

Ejemplos Notas y consejos mitata en 30 segundos
Explicación mitata in your Level:
At the A1 level, learners encounter 'mitata' in very basic, concrete situations. You will use it to talk about your body (measuring height) or simple objects around you. The focus is on the present tense and the infinitive. You might learn phrases like 'Mittaa pöytä' (Measure the table) or 'Voinko mitata?' (Can I measure?). At this stage, don't worry too much about complex grammar; just associate the word with tools like a ruler (viivotin) or a measuring tape (mittanauha). You will primarily hear it in classroom settings or at the doctor's office. The most important thing is to recognize the word when someone is asking for a dimension. You might also see it in very simple recipes, though 'ottaa' (to take) is sometimes used instead. The goal is to understand that 'mitata' is the act of getting a number for how big or long something is.
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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'mitata' in more varied everyday contexts, such as cooking, shopping, and health. You should be able to conjugate the verb in the present tense (mittaan, mittaat...) and understand that the 't' becomes 'tt'. You will use it to describe measuring ingredients for a cake (mitata jauhot) or checking if you have a fever (mitata kuume). You'll also start using it with units of measurement like 'senttimetri' or 'litra'. At this level, you should be able to form simple past tense sentences like 'Mittasin huoneen' (I measured the room). You might also encounter the passive form 'mitataan' in simple instructions. The context expands to include weather (measuring temperature) and basic DIY tasks. You are moving from just recognizing the word to actively using it to describe your daily activities and needs.
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At the B1 level, 'mitata' becomes a tool for more detailed descriptions and professional interactions. You are expected to use the verb correctly with different object cases (partitive vs. accusative) to show whether the measurement is a process or a completed task. You will use 'mitata' in work-related contexts, such as measuring performance, efficiency, or project timelines. Metaphorical uses start to appear, such as 'mitata taitoja' (to measure skills). You should be comfortable using the verb in all tenses, including the perfect and pluperfect. You will also learn related nouns like 'mittaus' (measurement) and 'mittasuhde' (scale/proportion). At this stage, you can explain why you are measuring something and discuss the results. You might also encounter the verb in news articles about the economy or social issues, where it refers to statistical data collection.
At the B2 level, 'mitata' is used with precision in academic, technical, and social discussions. You understand the nuances of using 'mitata' versus its synonyms like 'arvioida' (to estimate) or 'punnita' (to weigh/deliberate). You can use the verb to discuss complex topics like 'mitata elämänlaatua' (measuring quality of life) or 'mitata ympäristövaikutuksia' (measuring environmental impacts). You are familiar with idiomatic expressions and can use the passive voice naturally to describe scientific processes. Your understanding of consonant gradation is perfect, and you can handle more complex sentence structures, such as using the third infinitive (lähteä mittaamaan) or participles (mitattu tulos). You can also participate in debates where 'measuring' success or value is a central theme, using the verb to support your arguments with quantitative reasoning.
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At the C1 level, you use 'mitata' with the fluency and nuance of a native speaker. You can use it in highly specialized fields, such as law, high-level science, or literary analysis. You understand the historical and etymological roots of the word and can appreciate its use in Finnish literature and poetry. You can use 'mitata' to describe subtle interpersonal dynamics, such as 'mitata toista katseellaan' (to size someone up with a look). You are comfortable with all grammatical permutations, including rare archaic forms or highly technical nominalizations. You can write detailed reports where 'mitata' is used to describe methodology and data validation. Your vocabulary includes a wide range of related terms, and you can switch between them to achieve specific rhetorical effects. You also recognize the cultural weight of 'measuring' in the context of Finnish values like honesty and accuracy.
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At the C2 level, 'mitata' is a versatile instrument in your linguistic repertoire, used with absolute mastery. You can use it to explore philosophical questions about the limits of measurement and the quantification of the human experience. You are sensitive to the rhythmic and stylistic qualities of the word in formal speeches or creative writing. You can interpret and use 'mitata' in complex legal or bureaucratic texts where the exact meaning of a 'measurement' can have significant consequences. You have a deep understanding of how the concept of measurement has shaped Finnish society, from land surveying to the welfare state's metrics. You can use the word to create sophisticated metaphors and wordplay. At this level, 'mitata' is not just a verb; it is a concept that you can manipulate to express the most subtle and complex ideas in the Finnish language.
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Ejemplos Notas y consejos

mitata en 30 segundos

  • Mitata is a Type 4 Finnish verb meaning 'to measure' physical or abstract values.
  • It undergoes consonant gradation (t -> tt) in most conjugated forms (e.g., minä mittaan).
  • It is used in construction, medicine, cooking, sports, and scientific research.
  • The noun form 'mitta' means a measure or a standard, while 'mittari' is a gauge.

The Finnish verb mitata is a fundamental action word that translates to 'to measure' in English. At its core, it refers to the process of determining the size, amount, degree, or capacity of something using a standard unit or a specific tool. However, in the Finnish linguistic landscape, its utility extends far beyond just rulers and measuring tapes. It is a versatile verb used in physical, scientific, medical, and metaphorical contexts. Whether you are a carpenter measuring a plank of wood, a doctor checking a patient's blood pressure, or a sports commentator discussing an athlete's performance against a record, mitata is the essential tool in your vocabulary kit.

Physical Dimensions
This is the most common use. You use mitata when finding out the length (pituus), width (leveys), or height (korkeus) of an object. For example, when buying furniture, you must mitata the space in your room to ensure it fits perfectly.

Puuseppä haluaa mitata laudan tarkasti ennen sahaamista.

Translation: The carpenter wants to measure the board accurately before sawing.
Health and Science
In medical contexts, mitata is used for vital signs. You measure fever (kuume), blood pressure (verenpaine), or pulse (pulssi). In science, it applies to measuring temperature, radiation, or chemical concentrations.

Beyond the tangible, mitata is used metaphorically to evaluate success, competence, or value. You might hear people talk about 'measuring' a person's worth or 'measuring' the impact of a new law. This abstract usage is common in professional and academic Finnish. It implies a systematic evaluation rather than a mere guess. The verb belongs to the fourth verb type (Type 4), ending in -ata, which means its stem changes significantly during conjugation (the 't' doubles to 'tt' in most personal forms, like minä mittaan).

Meidän täytyy mitata tämän projektin onnistumista uusilla tavoilla.

Time and Distance
When using a stopwatch or a GPS, you are mitata-ing. It covers the act of timing a race or determining the distance between two cities on a map.

Culturally, Finns value precision (tarkkuus). Therefore, the act of mitata is often associated with being professional, reliable, and careful. A common proverb 'Mittaa kahdesti, leikkaa kerran' (Measure twice, cut once) perfectly encapsulates the Finnish mindset of preparation and accuracy. Whether you are in a lab, a kitchen, or a construction site, mastering this verb allows you to describe how we quantify the world around us.

Using mitata correctly requires an understanding of its conjugation and the grammatical cases it governs. As a Type 4 verb, the infinitive mitata undergoes consonant gradation where the single 't' in the infinitive becomes a double 'tt' in the conjugated present tense forms. For example: minä mittaan (I measure), sinä mittaat (you measure), hän mittaa (he/she measures). This shift is crucial for sounding natural.

Voitko mitata tämän ikkunan koon?

Translation: Can you measure the size of this window?
The Object Case
The object of mitata usually follows standard rules: use the partitive case for ongoing or incomplete actions, and the accusative (genitive-looking or nominative-looking) for completed actions. Mittaan seinää (I am measuring the wall - process) vs. Mittaan seinän (I will measure the wall - result/entirety).

When talking about measuring instruments, you use the adessive case (-lla/-llä) for the tool. For instance, Mittaa se viivottimella (Measure it with a ruler). If you are measuring a value *from* something, you might use the elative (-sta/-stä) or ablative (-lta/-ltä). For example, Mittaa lämpötila ulkoa (Measure the temperature from outside).

Lääkäri mittasi potilaan verenpaineen huolellisesti.

In passive constructions, mitata becomes mitataan. This is very common in scientific papers: Tulokset mitataan kerran tunnissa (The results are measured once an hour). You can also use the third infinitive in the illative form (mittaamaan) after verbs of motion: Lähden mittaamaan tonttia (I am going to measure the plot of land). Understanding these patterns allows you to build complex and accurate sentences in both daily life and professional settings.

On vaikeaa mitata onnellisuutta pelkillä numeroilla.

Common Units
When you measure, you often use units like 'metri' (meter), 'litra' (liter), or 'aste' (degree). These usually appear in the partitive if you are specifying the amount: Mittaamme viisi litraa vettä (We measure five liters of water).

You will encounter mitata in a surprising variety of everyday situations in Finland. One of the most common places is the lääkäri (doctor's office) or neuvola (clinic). Nurses will frequently say, 'Mitataanpa seuraavaksi pituus' (Let's measure your height next) or 'Voinko mitata kuumeen?' (Can I measure your fever?). In these contexts, the word is spoken with a gentle, professional tone.

Hoitaja mittaa lapsen pituuden joka vuosi.

Translation: The nurse measures the child's height every year.

Another frequent location is the työmaa (construction site) or hardware stores like K-Rauta. Construction is a massive industry in Finland, and precision is paramount due to the harsh climate and strict building codes. You'll hear workers shouting 'Mittaa se vielä kerran!' (Measure it one more time!) to ensure everything is level and secure. Similarly, in DIY stores, customers are often seen with a mittanauha (measuring tape) in hand, trying to mitata materials.

In the Kitchen
While 'punnita' (to weigh) is used for grams, mitata is used for volume. When following a recipe for korvapuusti (cinnamon buns), you mitata the flour and milk in deciliters (desilitra). Mittaa kolme desilitraa maitoa.

In the media, especially during urheilu (sports) broadcasts, mitata is used to describe measuring the length of a ski jump or the distance of a javelin throw. 'Hyppy mitattiin 130 metriin' (The jump was measured at 130 meters). It also appears in political news when discussing opinion polls: 'Kannatusta mitattiin kyselyllä' (Support was measured with a survey). Lastly, in weather reports, meteorologists mitata snow depth (lumensyvyys) and wind speeds, which are vital pieces of information for Finns during the long winter months.

Ulkona mitattiin tänään talven alin lämpötila.

Learning mitata comes with a few pitfalls for English speakers. The first and most common mistake is related to consonant gradation. Because mitata is a Type 4 verb, the 't' becomes 'tt' in conjugated forms. Many beginners mistakenly say *'minä mitaan'* instead of the correct minä mittaan. Remember: the double 'tt' appears in all personal forms (mittaan, mittaat, mittaa, mittaamme, mittaatte, mittaavat) and the single 't' remains only in the infinitive (mitata) and the passive (mitataan).

Hän mitaa pöydän. → Hän mittaa pöydän.

Confusion with 'Maata'
To the untrained ear, mitata and maata (to lie down) can sound similar, especially in fast speech. However, maata is also a Type 4 verb but conjugates as makaan, makaat. Don't tell your doctor you want to 'measure' when you mean you want to 'lie down' for an exam!

Another frequent error is using the wrong object case. As mentioned before, mitata is a resultative verb in many contexts. If you are measuring a whole object to find its final dimension, you must use the accusative (genitive form for singulars). If you use the partitive, it implies you are currently in the middle of the process or that the measuring is somehow incomplete. 'Mittaan seinän' means you will get the measurement. 'Mittaan seinää' means you are standing there with the tape measure right now.

Finally, be careful with the word mittari (meter/gauge). While it's derived from mitata, you don't 'mitata' a 'mittari'. You lukea (read) a mittari or käyttää (use) a mittari to mitata something else. For example, 'Käytän lämpömittaria mitatakseni kuumeen' (I use a thermometer to measure the fever). Mixing these up can make your Finnish sound a bit clunky or illogical.

Älä unohda mitata aineksia tarkasti leipoessasi!

While mitata is the go-to verb for measuring, Finnish has several synonyms and related words that offer more specific nuances. Knowing when to switch from mitata to one of these alternatives will elevate your Finnish from intermediate to advanced. The most common related verb is punnita, which specifically means 'to weigh'. While you 'mitata' the volume of milk, you 'punnita' the weight of flour.

mitata vs. punnita
Mitata is for dimensions, volume, and time. Punnita is exclusively for mass/weight.
Example: 'Mittaa pituus, mutta punnitse paino.'
mitata vs. arvioida
Arvioida means 'to estimate' or 'to evaluate'. Use this when you don't have a tool or when the measurement is subjective.
Example: 'Voin vain arvioida matkan pituuden.'
mitata vs. laskea
Laskea means 'to count' or 'to calculate'. If you are doing math to find a value, use laskea.
Example: 'Laske neliömetrit mittojen perusteella.'

In more abstract or formal contexts, you might use luodata (to sound/probe) or testata (to test). Luodata is often used for measuring depth (literally in water) or metaphorically exploring someone's thoughts or feelings. Testata is used when the 'measurement' is more about performance or functionality than a specific numerical value. For example, 'Testasimme auton nopeutta' (We tested the car's speed) vs. 'Mittasimme auton nopeuden' (We measured the car's speed - likely with a radar).

On tärkeää arvioida tilanne ennen kuin alat mitata yksityiskohtia.

There is also the verb annostella (to dose/portion out). If you are measuring out medicine or ingredients into specific portions, annostella is more precise than mitata. Finally, in sports, you might hear ottaa aikaa (to take time/clock someone), which is a common alternative to mitata aikaa. Using these varied terms will make your descriptions more vivid and accurate to the situation at hand.

Dato curioso

The word 'mitta' is related to the English word 'meter' and 'measure' through very distant Indo-European roots that were borrowed into early Finnic languages thousands of years ago.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /ˈmitɑtɑ/
US /ˈmitɑtɑ/
Primary stress is always on the first syllable: MI-ta-ta.
Rima con
itata kitata litata pitata ritata sitata vitata talitata
Errores comunes
  • Pronouncing the first 't' as a double 'tt' (mittata) – the double 'tt' only appears in conjugated forms.
  • Stress on the second syllable.
  • Lengthening the vowels unnecessarily.
  • Confusing the 'a' sound with English 'a' as in 'apple'; it should be 'a' as in 'father'.
  • Making the final 'a' silent.
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

Voinko mitata sinut?

Can I measure you?

Basic infinitive form after a modal verb.

2

Mittaa tämä pöytä.

Measure this table.

Imperative form (command).

3

Minä mittaan pituuden.

I measure the length.

Present tense, 1st person singular with double 'tt'.

4

Hän mittaa seinää.

He is measuring the wall.

Partitive case 'seinää' implies an ongoing action.

5

Me mittaamme oven.

We measure the door.

Present tense, 1st person plural.

6

Missä on mitta?

Where is the measure?

Noun form 'mitta' related to the verb.

7

Mittaa kaksi metriä.

Measure two meters.

Using units of measurement.

8

Voitko mitata ikkunan?

Can you measure the window?

Accusative case 'ikkunan' implies measuring the whole thing.

1

Mittasin kuumeen aamulla.

I measured the fever in the morning.

Past tense 'mittasin'.

2

Mittaa kolme desilitraa maitoa.

Measure three deciliters of milk.

Cooking context with volume units.

3

Hän mittaa verenpaineen.

He/she measures the blood pressure.

Medical context.

4

Meidän täytyy mitata huone.

We must measure the room.

Necessive structure 'täytyy' + infinitive.

5

Mittaatko sinä tämän maton?

Will you measure this rug?

Question form with '-ko'.

6

He mittasivat lumen syvyyden.

They measured the depth of the snow.

Past tense, 3rd person plural.

7

Älä mittaa sitä vielä.

Don't measure it yet.

Negative imperative.

8

Mittaaminen on tärkeää.

Measuring is important.

Verb used as a noun (4th infinitive).

1

Tutkijat mittaavat ilmanlaatua päivittäin.

Researchers measure the air quality daily.

Scientific context, present tense.

2

Miten voimme mitata menestystä?

How can we measure success?

Abstract usage.

3

Oletko jo mitannut tämän alueen?

Have you already measured this area?

Present perfect tense.

4

On vaikea mitata projektin vaikutuksia.

It is difficult to measure the project's effects.

Abstract object 'vaikutuksia'.

5

Haluaisin mitata tämän laatikon tilavuuden.

I would like to measure the volume of this box.

Conditional mood 'haluaisin'.

6

Tulokset mitattiin tarkasti laboratoriossa.

The results were measured accurately in the laboratory.

Passive past tense 'mitattiin'.

7

Mittaatko mieluummin metreissä vai tuumissa?

Do you prefer to measure in meters or inches?

Inessive case 'metreissä' for units.

8

Hän lähti ulos mittaamaan tonttia.

He went out to measure the plot.

3rd infinitive illative 'mittaamaan'.

1

Yritys mittaa asiakastyytyväisyyttä kyselyillä.

The company measures customer satisfaction with surveys.

Business context.

2

Lämpötila mitataan varjossa.

The temperature is measured in the shade.

General rule in passive voice.

3

Voimme mitata tämän lääkkeen tehoa.

We can measure the effectiveness of this medicine.

Technical context.

4

Hän mittasi sanansa huolellisesti.

He measured his words carefully.

Idiomatic usage (speaking carefully).

5

Mittaustulokset osoittivat merkittävää kasvua.

The measurement results showed significant growth.

Compound noun 'mittaustulokset'.

6

Olemme mitanneet tämän koneen melutason.

We have measured the noise level of this machine.

Perfect tense.

7

Onko mahdollista mitata onnellisuutta?

Is it possible to measure happiness?

Philosophical question.

8

He mittasivat voimiaan urheilukentällä.

They measured their strengths on the sports field.

Idiomatic 'mitata voimiaan' (to compete).

1

Hallitus pyrkii mittaamaan uudistuksen sosiaalisia kerrannaisvaikutuksia.

The government aims to measure the social ripple effects of the reform.

Complex abstract object.

2

Hän mittasi vastustajaansa kylmällä katseella.

He sized up his opponent with a cold look.

Idiomatic/Literary usage.

3

Säteilyarvot mitattiin välittömästi onnettomuuden jälkeen.

Radiation levels were measured immediately after the accident.

Passive past, specialized context.

4

Tieteellinen metodi edellyttää, että ilmiö on mitattavissa.

The scientific method requires that the phenomenon is measurable.

Passive adjective 'mitattavissa' (measurable).

5

Runon mittaa on vaikea säilyttää käännöksessä.

The meter of the poem is difficult to preserve in translation.

Noun 'mitta' in a literary context.

6

Kansantalouden tilaa mitataan useilla indikaattoreilla.

The state of the national economy is measured by several indicators.

Economic terminology.

7

Hän ei halunnut mitata arvoaan rahassa.

He did not want to measure his worth in money.

Ethical/Philosophical context.

8

Mittasimme syvyyden kaikuluotaimella.

We measured the depth with an echo sounder.

Technical instrument usage.

1

Oikeudenmukaisuutta ei voida mitata pelkästään juridisin kriteerein.

Justice cannot be measured solely by legal criteria.

Instructive case 'kriteerein'.

2

Hän mittasi askeleensa tarkasti välttääkseen huomiota.

He measured his steps carefully to avoid attention.

Literary nuance.

3

Tämä laite mittaa ajan kvanttitason tarkkuudella.

This device measures time with quantum-level precision.

High-level scientific context.

4

Onko inhimillinen kärsimys lainkaan mitattavissa oleva suure?

Is human suffering a measurable quantity at all?

Philosophical/Mathematical terminology.

5

He mittasivat toisistaan ulos kaiken mahdollisen hyödyn.

They extracted (measured out) all possible benefit from each other.

Idiomatic 'mitata ulos'.

6

Tontin rajat mitattiin uudelleen vanhojen karttojen perusteella.

The plot boundaries were re-measured based on old maps.

Legal/Historical context.

7

Kirjailija mittaa teoksessaan yhteiskunnan moraalin tilaa.

In his work, the author measures the state of society's morality.

Literary metaphor.

8

Tämä saavutus hakee vertaistaan, eikä sitä voi mitata tavanomaisin mitoin.

This achievement is unparalleled, and it cannot be measured by conventional standards.

Idiomatic/Rhetorical structure.

Colocaciones comunes

mitata kuume
mitata pituus
mitata verenpaine
mitata aikaa
mitata etäisyys
mitata teho
mitata lämpötila
mitata onnistuminen
mitata menekki
mitata syvyys

Frases Comunes

Mittaa kahdesti, leikkaa kerran.

— Think carefully and prepare before acting to avoid mistakes.

Puusepän tärkein neuvo on: mittaa kahdesti, leikkaa kerran.

Mitta on täysi.

— Enough is enough; one's patience has run out.

Nyt minun mittani on täysi, en jaksa enää!

Mitat täyttävä

— Meeting the requirements or standards perfectly.

Hän on tehtävään mitat täyttävä ehdokas.

Ottaa mittaa jostakin

— To compete against someone or test one's strength against something.

Joukkueet ottavat mittaa toisistaan finaalissa.

Mittaansa nähden

— Relative to its size or scale.

Se on pieni mutta mittaansa nähden tehokas laite.

Mitan mukaan

— Made to measure or according to specific dimensions.

Puku on tehty mitan mukaan.

Samalla mitalla

— In the same way (often used for returning a favor or an insult).

Hän maksoi ilkeilyn takaisin samalla mitalla.

Mitta kerrallaan

— One step or one measure at a time.

Etenemme projekti mitta kerrallaan.

Yli mittojen

— Beyond measures; excessively.

Hän on kasvanut yli kaikkien mittojen.

Mittaa ulos

— To extract or realize the full potential/value of something.

Sijoittaja haluaa mitata ulos voitot.

Modismos y expresiones

"mitata joku katseellaan"

— To look at someone critically or suspiciously, sizing them up.

Portsari mittasi minut katseellaan ovelta ovelle.

Informal/Neutral
"mitata vertaansa"

— To find one's equal or to be compared to something of similar quality.

Tämä elokuva hakee vertaansa, sitä on vaikea mitata millään muulla.

Literary
"mitata tietä"

— To walk a long distance (often aimlessly or slowly).

Hän mittasi tietä kotiin päin mietteissään.

Poetic
"mitata voimiaan"

— To compete or see who is stronger.

Painijat mittasivat voimiaan kehässä.

Neutral
"mitata ulos korkoa"

— To benefit fully from an investment or situation.

Nyt on aika mitata ulos kovan työn hedelmät.

Business
"mitata joku päästä varpaisiin"

— To look at someone from head to toe (sizing them up).

Hän mittasi minut päästä varpaisiin ennen kuin sanoi mitään.

Neutral
"mitata matkaa"

— To cover distance (often implies a long or arduous journey).

Olemme mitanneet matkaa jo monta tuntia.

Neutral
"mitata sanojaan"

— To speak very carefully and choose words with precision.

Poliitikon täytyy mitata sanansa tarkasti kriisin aikana.

Formal
"mitata kärsivällisyyttä"

— To test someone's patience.

Tämä jatkuva odottelu mittaa kärsivällisyyttäni.

Neutral
"mitata askeleitaan"

— To walk carefully or deliberately.

Vanhus mittasi askeleitaan liukkaalla tiellä.

Neutral

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

mitta (measure/size)
mittaus (measurement)
mittari (meter/gauge)
mittapuu (standard/yardstick)
mittasuhde (proportion)

Verbos

mitata (to measure)
mittauttaa (to have something measured)
mitoittaa (to dimension/scale)

Adjetivos

mitattava (measurable)
mittava (extensive/large)
mitallinen (metric/measured)
mitaton (measureless/immense)

Relacionado

mittanauha
mittakuppi
mittatulos
mittayksikkö
mittatilaus
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Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Imagine a **MIT**ten (mitta) being used to measure the size of a **TA**ble (**TA**). Mit-ta-ta.

Asociación visual

Visualize a yellow measuring tape (mittanauha) wrapping around a giant 'T' for 'tarkka' (accurate).

Word Web

pituus leveys korkeus

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Proto-Finnic root *mitta-, which is a very old borrowing from Baltic or Germanic sources.

Significado original: To mark, to point out, or to determine the size.

Uralic / Finnic.
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