Signification
Looking into a topic deeply.
Contexte culturel
Finns have a high 'research literacy'. It is common for people to cite 'tutkimukset' in casual debates about health or politics. The 'pro gradu' (Master's thesis) is a major milestone in Finnish life, and almost every Finn with a degree has 'tehnyt tutkimuksen'. Finnish healthcare is very evidence-based. Doctors will rarely prescribe medicine without first 'tekemättä tutkimuksia' (without doing tests).
The Case Secret
Use 'tutkimusta' (partitive) when you are still working on it. Use 'tutkimuksen' (accusative) when you are talking about the finished result.
Don't over-use
Don't use this for simple tasks like finding a restaurant. It sounds too academic.
Signification
Looking into a topic deeply.
The Case Secret
Use 'tutkimusta' (partitive) when you are still working on it. Use 'tutkimuksen' (accusative) when you are talking about the finished result.
Don't over-use
Don't use this for simple tasks like finding a restaurant. It sounds too academic.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'tehdä' and 'tutkimus'.
Meidän täytyy ________ ________ tästä aiheesta ensi viikolla.
After 'täytyy', we use the infinitive 'tehdä'. Since it's a specific task, 'tutkimus' is in the basic form (nominative/accusative).
Which sentence is correct for an ongoing process?
I am currently doing research.
The partitive case 'tutkimusta' indicates an ongoing, incomplete action.
Match the context to the sentence.
Context: A doctor speaking to a patient.
In a medical context, 'tutkimus' refers to a physical examination or test.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMeidän täytyy ________ ________ tästä aiheesta ensi viikolla.
After 'täytyy', we use the infinitive 'tehdä'. Since it's a specific task, 'tutkimus' is in the basic form (nominative/accusative).
I am currently doing research.
The partitive case 'tutkimusta' indicates an ongoing, incomplete action.
Context: A doctor speaking to a patient.
In a medical context, 'tutkimus' refers to a physical examination or test.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, 'tehdä tutkimusta' is the best way to translate the general activity of 'doing research'.
No, it's also used for medical exams and police investigations.
Expressions liées
suorittaa tutkimus
specialized formTo conduct a study (formal).
ottaa selvää
similarTo find out.
analysoida
builds onTo analyze.
tehdä kysely
specialized formTo do a survey.
