§ What does 'rikos' mean?
- DEFINITION
- In Finnish, rikos directly translates to 'crime'. It refers to any act that violates the law and is punishable by the state. This is a very common and important word to know, especially when discussing legal matters, news, or even just general societal issues in Finnish.
When you hear or read about any illegal activity, whether it's something serious like a robbery or a less severe offense, the word rikos is likely to be used. It's a broad term that covers a wide range of unlawful actions.
Varkaus on rikos.
*Hint: Varkaus = theft. So, 'Theft is a crime.'
Hän syyllistyi moneen rikokseen.
*Hint: syyllistyi = was guilty of. moneen = many. So, 'He was guilty of many crimes.'
§ When do people use 'rikos'?
People use rikos in various contexts, but primarily when discussing legal, ethical, or societal boundaries. You'll often see it in:
- News reports: When reporting on incidents that involve breaking the law.
- Legal discussions: When talking about different types of offenses, legal consequences, or court cases.
- Everyday conversations: If someone is discussing something unethical or against the rules, even informally, they might use it to emphasize the severity of the action.
- Literature and media: Stories, movies, and TV shows that involve criminal activity will frequently use this word.
It's a straightforward term, but understanding its nuances can help you grasp Finnish conversations and texts better. Remember that in Finnish, nouns change their endings depending on their role in the sentence. So, you'll see rikos in different forms, like rikoksen (genitive/accusative), rikoksessa (inessive), or rikoksiin (illative plural), depending on the case required.
Poliisi tutkii rikosta.
*Hint: Poliisi = police. tutkii = investigates. So, 'The police are investigating the crime.'
Se oli vakava rikos.
*Hint: vakava = serious. So, 'It was a serious crime.'
Understanding when and how to use rikos will significantly improve your comprehension of Finnish news, legal discussions, and even casual conversations about wrongdoing. Keep practicing with these examples and try to spot the word in real Finnish texts!
§ Understanding 'rikos' in context
The Finnish word rikos is often translated as 'crime'. While this is accurate, understanding where and how it's used will make your Finnish much more natural. You'll encounter this word in many different situations, from daily news to discussions about ethics.
§ In the News and Media
This is perhaps the most common place to hear or read about rikos. Finnish news outlets frequently report on various criminal activities, investigations, and legal proceedings. You'll see it in headlines, articles, and news broadcasts.
- DEFINITION
- rikos (noun): A crime, an offense, a transgression of the law.
Uusi laki pyrkii estämään tietokonerikoksia. (The new law aims to prevent computer crimes.)
Poliisi tutkii tapausta vakavana rikoksena. (Police are investigating the case as a serious crime.)
§ In Legal and Official Contexts
Naturally, 'rikos' is a core term in legal discussions. Lawyers, judges, and law enforcement use it constantly. You'll hear phrases like 'rikoslaki' (criminal law) or 'rikostuomio' (criminal conviction).
Rikoslaki: The criminal code or criminal law. This refers to the specific laws that define what constitutes a crime.
Rikosilmoitus: A criminal complaint or report. This is what you file with the police if you've been a victim of a crime.
Rikosrekisteri: A criminal record. This is a register of past criminal offenses.
Hänellä on vanha rikosrekisteri. (He has an old criminal record.)
Tämä teko täyttää rikoslain tunnusmerkistön. (This act meets the criteria of the criminal code.)
§ In Everyday Conversation and General Discussions
While less frequent than in news or legal contexts, 'rikos' can appear in more general conversations when discussing moral wrongs or serious misconduct, even if not strictly legal crimes. It can be used to emphasize the severity of an action.
Se oli todellinen rikos ihmisyyttä vastaan. (That was a real crime against humanity.)
Onko se rikos ottaa kaksi palaa kakkua? (Is it a crime to take two pieces of cake?)
In the last example, 'rikos' is used humorously or hyperbolically, implying a minor transgression rather than an actual legal offense. Context is always key!
§ Related vocabulary to know
To fully grasp 'rikos', it's useful to know some related words:
Rikollinen (noun/adjective): Criminal. Can refer to a person who commits crimes or describe something as criminal.
Rikkoa (verb): To break (a law), to violate, to commit (a crime). This is the verb form.
Rikollisuus (noun): Criminality, crime (as a phenomenon).
Hän oli rikollinen. (He was a criminal.)
He rikkoivat lakia. (They broke the law.)
By familiarizing yourself with these contexts and related terms, you'll be much better equipped to understand and use 'rikos' correctly in Finnish.
수준별 예문
Hän teki rikoksen.
He/she committed a crime.
Poliisi tutkii rikosta.
The police are investigating the crime.
Se oli pieni rikos.
It was a small crime.
Rikos ja rangaistus.
Crime and punishment.
Hän sai tuomion rikoksesta.
He/she got a conviction for the crime.
Tämä ei ole rikos.
This is not a crime.
Rikos tapahtui viime yönä.
The crime happened last night.
Monet rikokset jäävät selvittämättä.
Many crimes go unsolved.
Poliisi tutkii rikosta.
The police are investigating the crime.
Here 'rikos' is in the partitive case, 'rikosta', because it's the object of an ongoing action.
Se oli pieni rikos, mutta silti rikos.
It was a small crime, but still a crime.
'rikos' is in the nominative case here as the subject and complement.
Hän sai rangaistuksen rikoksestaan.
He received punishment for his crime.
'rikos' is in the elative case, 'rikoksestaan', indicating 'from/for his crime'.
Rikosrekisteri on julkinen asiakirja.
A criminal record is a public document.
'Rikosrekisteri' is a compound word formed from 'rikos' (crime) and 'rekisteri' (register).
Miksi tämä rikos tapahtui?
Why did this crime happen?
'rikos' is in the nominative case as the subject of the sentence.
Tämä on suuri rikos yhteiskuntaa vastaan.
This is a great crime against society.
'rikos' is in the nominative case, acting as the subject of the sentence.
Rikoksen tekijä jäi kiinni nopeasti.
The perpetrator of the crime was caught quickly.
'Rikoksen' is in the genitive case, 'rikoksen', indicating possession ('of the crime').
Hän syyllistyi rikokseen.
He committed a crime.
'rikokseen' is in the illative case, 'rikokseen', indicating 'into a crime' or 'to a crime'.
Hän syyllistyi useisiin rikoksiin.
He was guilty of several crimes.
Poliisi tutkii rikosta vakavasti.
The police are investigating the crime seriously.
Tämä on vakava rikos, josta seuraa pitkä vankeusrangaistus.
This is a serious crime that results in a long prison sentence.
Rikosten ehkäisy on yhteiskunnan vastuulla.
Crime prevention is the responsibility of society.
Nuorisorikollisuus on kasvava ongelma monissa maissa.
Youth crime is a growing problem in many countries.
Hän joutui todistamaan rikoksen silminnäkijänä.
He had to witness the crime as an eyewitness.
Rikoksen uusiminen johtaa yleensä ankarampiin tuomioihin.
Repeated offenses usually lead to harsher sentences.
Tämänkaltaiset rikokset ravistelevat yhteisön luottamusta.
Crimes of this kind shake the community's trust.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
tehdä rikos
to commit a crime
syyllistyä rikokseen
to be guilty of a crime
ilmoittaa rikos
to report a crime
paljastaa rikos
to uncover a crime
estää rikos
to prevent a crime
ratkaista rikos
to solve a crime
rikos vanhenee
the crime expires (statute of limitations)
rikos ja rangaistus
crime and punishment
rikos kannattaa
crime pays (ironic)
rikoksesta syytetty
accused of a crime
관용어 및 표현
"tehdä rikos"
to commit a crime
Hän teki rikoksen ja joutui vankilaan. (He committed a crime and ended up in prison.)
neutral"rikos ja rangaistus"
crime and punishment
Kirjan teema oli rikos ja rangaistus. (The book's theme was crime and punishment.)
neutral"rikoksen uhri"
victim of a crime
Rikoksen uhri tarvitsee tukea. (A victim of a crime needs support.)
neutral"rikoksen paljastaminen"
uncovering a crime
Poliisi onnistui rikoksen paljastamisessa. (The police succeeded in uncovering the crime.)
neutral"rikosnimike"
charge, legal classification of a crime
Hänen rikosnimikkeensä oli varkaus. (His charge was theft.)
formal"rikoksen uusiminen"
re-offending, committing a crime again
Rikoksen uusiminen on yleistä. (Re-offending is common.)
neutral"rikosrekisteri"
criminal record
Hänellä on puhdas rikosrekisteri. (He has a clean criminal record.)
neutral"järjestäytynyt rikos"
organized crime
Järjestäytynyt rikos on suuri uhka. (Organized crime is a big threat.)
neutral"valtion vastainen rikos"
crime against the state
Valtion vastainen rikos on vakava asia. (A crime against the state is a serious matter.)
formal"sotarikos"
war crime
Monet syyttävät häntä sotarikoksista. (Many accuse him of war crimes.)
neutral팁
Basic Meaning of 'rikos'
Remember that 'rikos' simply means a crime. It's a straightforward noun.
Using 'rikos' in a Sentence
You can say 'Se oli rikos.' (That was a crime.) or 'Hän teki rikoksen.' (He/She committed a crime.)
Plural Form of 'rikos'
The plural form of 'rikos' is 'rikokset' (crimes). For example, 'Nämä ovat rikoksia.' (These are crimes.)
Related Word: 'rikollinen'
The word 'rikollinen' means criminal (noun or adjective). So, 'rikollinen teko' is a criminal act.
Common Phrase: 'rikoksesta epäilty'
You'll often hear 'rikoksesta epäilty,' which means suspected of a crime.
Expressing Punishment for 'rikos'
To say someone was punished for a crime, you could use 'hänet tuomittiin rikoksesta' (he/she was sentenced for a crime).
Combining 'rikos' with Verbs
Think of verbs like 'tehdä' (to do/make) with 'rikos'. 'Tehdä rikos' means to commit a crime.
Distinguishing 'rikos' from 'virhe'
'Rikos' is a crime, whereas 'virhe' is a mistake or error. Don't confuse them.
Formal Context for 'rikos'
'Rikos' is typically used in more formal or legal contexts when discussing unlawful acts, similar to how crime is used in English.
Adjective Form: 'rikollinen'
As an adjective, 'rikollinen' describes something as criminal, e.g., 'rikollinen toiminta' (criminal activity).
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문The most basic meaning of 'rikos' is 'crime'. It refers to any act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state. Think of it as the general term for a criminal offense.
Not really. While it means 'crime', it's specifically for illegal acts. For general wrongdoing or mischief, you might use words like 'vääryys' (wrongdoing, injustice) or 'tuhma teko' (naughty act), depending on the severity.
Yes, absolutely! Just like in English, there are many types of crimes. For example, 'murha' is murder, 'varkaus' is theft, and 'ryöstö' is robbery. 'Rikos' is the umbrella term.
You would say 'tehdä rikos'. The verb 'tehdä' means 'to do' or 'to make'. So literally, it's 'to do a crime'.
Example: Hän teki rikoksen. (He committed a crime.)
The plural form of 'rikos' is 'rikokset'. Remember that 's' at the end changes to 'kset' in the nominative plural for this type of noun.
Yes, it's very common! For instance, 'rikoslaki' means 'criminal law' (rikos + laki), and 'rikostutkinta' means 'criminal investigation' (rikos + tutkinta). It helps create more specific terms.
You would ask 'Onko se rikos?' The 'Onko' is the question form of 'on' (is), and 'se' means 'it'.
Yes, the word for a 'criminal' person is 'rikollinen'. It's an adjective used as a noun.
Example: Poliisi etsii rikollista. (The police are looking for the criminal.)
'Rikos' is the core term in criminal law. When talking about the legal system, you'll hear 'rikoslaki' (criminal law), 'rikosoikeus' (criminal justice), and 'rikostuomioistuin' (criminal court). It's fundamental to legal discourse.
Here's a straightforward one:
Varkaus on rikos. (Theft is a crime.)
This shows it in a simple, declarative sentence.
셀프 테스트 72 질문
Mikä on 'crime' suomeksi?
Finnish for 'crime' is 'rikos'.
Minkä sanan voit yhdistää sanaan 'rikos'?
'Rikollinen' means 'criminal', which is related to 'rikos' (crime).
Mikä näistä on lause 'This is a crime.'?
'Tämä on rikos' means 'This is a crime'.
Sana 'rikos' tarkoittaa 'crime'.
Yes, 'rikos' translates to 'crime'.
Sana 'rikos' on verbi.
No, 'rikos' is a noun (substantiivi), not a verb (verbi).
Voit sanoa 'Pieni rikos'.
Yes, you can say 'Pieni rikos' (A small crime).
Write a short sentence in Finnish using 'rikos' to say that something is a crime.
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Se on rikos. (It is a crime.)
Translate this sentence into Finnish: 'The crime is big.'
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Rikos on iso.
Write a simple Finnish sentence stating 'This is a crime.'
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Tämä on rikos.
What did the police investigate?
Read this passage:
Poliisi tutkii rikosta. Rikos tapahtui eilen. Se on vakava rikos.
What did the police investigate?
The first sentence says 'Poliisi tutkii rikosta,' which means 'The police investigate a crime.'
The first sentence says 'Poliisi tutkii rikosta,' which means 'The police investigate a crime.'
What kind of crime is it?
Read this passage:
Tämä on pieni rikos. Se ei ole iso ongelma.
What kind of crime is it?
The first sentence says 'Tämä on pieni rikos,' which means 'This is a small crime.'
The first sentence says 'Tämä on pieni rikos,' which means 'This is a small crime.'
Where did the crime happen?
Read this passage:
Rikos tapahtui kaupungissa. Monet ihmiset näkivät sen.
Where did the crime happen?
The first sentence says 'Rikos tapahtui kaupungissa,' meaning 'The crime happened in the city.'
The first sentence says 'Rikos tapahtui kaupungissa,' meaning 'The crime happened in the city.'
This sentence means 'Stealing is a crime.'
This sentence means 'It is a small crime.'
This sentence means 'This is not a crime.'
Which of these means 'crime'?
Rikos means crime. Kirja is book, talo is house, and auto is car.
If someone 'teki rikoksen', what did they do?
Teki rikoksen means 'committed a crime'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'rikos'?
Se on rikos olla myöhässä translates to 'It is a crime to be late'. The other sentences don't make sense with 'rikos'.
The word 'rikos' means 'flower'.
'Rikos' means 'crime', not 'flower'.
It is correct to say 'Pieni rikos' for 'A small crime'.
'Pieni' means small, so 'Pieni rikos' means 'A small crime'.
If you say 'rikos', you are talking about something good.
'Rikos' refers to a crime, which is generally not considered good.
This sentence means 'Theft is one crime.' We put the subject 'Varkaus' (Theft) first, followed by the verb 'on' (is), and then 'yksi rikos' (one crime).
This sentence means 'It was not a crime.' 'Se' (It) is the subject, 'ei ollut' (was not) is the negative past tense verb, and 'rikos' (crime) is the object.
This sentence means 'The police investigate the crime.' 'Poliisi' (Police) is the subject, 'tutkii' (investigates) is the verb, and 'rikoksen' (the crime) is the object in the genitive case.
Which of these is most similar to 'rikos'?
'Varkaus' means 'theft', which is a type of crime. The others are not related.
The police are investigating a serious 'rikos'. What are they looking into?
'Rikos' translates to 'crime'.
If someone commits a 'rikos', what have they done?
Committing a 'rikos' means to commit a crime, which is to break the law.
Every 'rikos' always results in a prison sentence.
Not all crimes result in a prison sentence; punishments vary based on the severity of the crime and legal system.
A minor traffic violation is considered a 'rikos'.
Minor traffic violations are often infractions or misdemeanors, not always full-fledged 'rikos' (crimes) in the strictest sense, although they are illegal acts.
The Finnish word 'rikos' refers to an act that is against the law.
'Rikos' specifically means an act that is illegal or a crime.
Listen to the sentence and identify what the police are investigating.
Listen to the sentence and determine the nature of the crime.
Listen for the trend related to crime.
Read this aloud:
Poliisi selvittää rikosta.
Focus: selvittää
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Välttää rikoksen tekemistä.
Focus: välttää
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Rikoksen uhri.
Focus: uhri
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Viranomaiset tutkivat perusteellisesti rikosta, joka uhkasi yhteiskunnan turvallisuutta, ja pyrkivät löytämään syylliset mahdollisimman pian. Kyseessä oli vakava _____, jonka seuraukset olisivat voineet olla katastrofaaliset.
Context indicates a serious act against society's safety, making 'rikos' (crime) the most fitting term.
Lakimies selitti, että syytettyä odotti ankaran tuomion mahdollisuus, jos tämä todettaisiin syylliseksi useisiin järjestäytyneen __________ tekoihin. Oikeusprosessi oli monimutkainen ja vaati laajaa todistusaineistoa.
The context of 'järjestäytyneen' (organized) and legal proceedings strongly points to 'rikoksen' (of crime) as the correct choice.
Usein yhteiskunnallinen epätasa-arvo ja syrjäytyminen voivat ajaa ihmisiä _______ tielle, mikä luo haasteita niin yksilöille kuin yhteiskunnallekin. Ennaltaehkäisy on avainasemassa.
The phrase 'ajaa ihmisiä rikollisuuden tielle' (drive people to a path of crime) is a common and appropriate idiom here.
Jokainen kansalainen on vastuussa siitä, ettei itse syyllisty mihinkään _________ ja että kunnioittaa lakia. Tämä edesauttaa vakaata ja turvallista yhteiskuntaa.
The sentence discusses not committing 'rikokseen' (to a crime) and respecting the law, fitting the context perfectly.
Tutkijat pyrkivät selvittämään, oliko kyseessä tahallinen _______ vai onnettomuus, joka johti suuriin vahinkoihin. Todistusaineiston analysointi oli kriittistä.
The contrast between 'tahallinen' (intentional) and 'onnettomuus' (accident) makes 'rikos' (crime) the logical opposite.
Poliisi onnistui estämään suurimittaisen ________, joka olisi voinut aiheuttaa laajamittaista tuhoa ja pelkoa yhteiskunnassa. Nopealla toiminnalla vältettiin pahempi.
The context of preventing something that would cause widespread destruction and fear strongly indicates 'rikoksen' (a crime).
Pay attention to how 'rikollisuus' (criminality) is pronounced in the context of youth crime.
Listen carefully to the word 'uhri' (victim) and how it connects to 'rikos'.
Focus on 'taloudellinen rikos' (economic crime) and the surrounding vocabulary.
Read this aloud:
Kuvaile, miten yhteiskunta voi ennaltaehkäistä rikoksia.
Focus: ennaltaehkäistä, rikoksia
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Mitä mieltä olet siitä, pitäisikö pienten rikosten rangaistuksia koventaa?
Focus: mieltä, pienten, rangaistuksia, koventaa
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Keskustele rikoksesta, joka on herättänyt paljon julkista keskustelua Suomessa.
Focus: herättänyt, julkista, keskustelua
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Describe a hypothetical situation where a 'rikos' might occur and what the consequences could be. Use at least two different forms of 'rikos' in your answer (e.g., singular, plural, in different cases).
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Kuvitellaan tilanne, jossa henkilö murtautuu tyhjään taloon. Tämä on selkeä rikos. Rikoksen tekijä joutuisi todennäköisesti syytteeseen ja saisi vankeustuomion. Yhteiskunnan on suojeltava itseään tällaisilta rikoksista.
Write a short paragraph about the importance of preventing 'rikokset' in society. What are some measures that can be taken?
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Rikosten ehkäisy on ensiarvoisen tärkeää vakaan ja turvallisen yhteiskunnan ylläpitämiseksi. Koulutus, työllistyminen ja sosiaalinen tuki voivat vähentää rikollisuutta. Lisäksi yhteisön valvonta ja tehokas oikeusjärjestelmä ovat avainasemassa rikoksia torjuttaessa.
Imagine you are a journalist reporting on a recent 'rikos' in your city. Write a headline and the first two sentences of your news report.
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Uusi rikos järkyttää kaupunkia: Poliisi etsii tekijää. Eilen illalla tapahtui raaka rikos keskustan alueella, kun tuntemattomat tekijät ryöstivät paikallisen liikkeen.
Mitä periaatetta kappaleessa korostetaan rikokseen syyllistyneen kohtelun osalta?
Read this passage:
Oikeusvaltiossa jokaisella on oikeus oikeudenmukaiseen oikeudenkäyntiin, vaikka häntä epäiltäisiin vakavasta rikoksesta. Tämä periaate takaa, että syytettyä kohdellaan syyttömänä, kunnes toisin todistetaan. Ilman tätä periaatetta yhteiskunta lipsuisi helposti mielivallan tielle, ja oikeus olisi vain vahvimpien etuoikeus. On tärkeää, että rikoksia tutkitaan huolellisesti ja että tuomiot perustuvat näyttöön.
Mitä periaatetta kappaleessa korostetaan rikokseen syyllistyneen kohtelun osalta?
Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'jokaisella on oikeus oikeudenmukaiseen oikeudenkäyntiin, vaikka häntä epäiltäisiin vakavasta rikoksesta'.
Tekstissä mainitaan, että 'jokaisella on oikeus oikeudenmukaiseen oikeudenkäyntiin, vaikka häntä epäiltäisiin vakavasta rikoksesta'.
Minkälaisia haittoja talous- ja ympäristörikokset voivat aiheuttaa?
Read this passage:
Yhteiskunnallisesti merkittävät rikokset, kuten talousrikokset ja ympäristörikokset, vaativat usein laajoja ja monimutkaisia tutkintoja. Nämä rikokset voivat aiheuttaa valtavia taloudellisia menetyksiä ja pitkäaikaisia haittoja ympäristölle. Niiden ehkäiseminen edellyttää kansainvälistä yhteistyötä ja lainsäädännön jatkuvaa kehittämistä.
Minkälaisia haittoja talous- ja ympäristörikokset voivat aiheuttaa?
Tekstissä sanotaan, että 'Nämä rikokset voivat aiheuttaa valtavia taloudellisia menetyksiä ja pitkäaikaisia haittoja ympäristölle.'
Tekstissä sanotaan, että 'Nämä rikokset voivat aiheuttaa valtavia taloudellisia menetyksiä ja pitkäaikaisia haittoja ympäristölle.'
Mitä palveluita rikoksen uhreille usein tarjotaan?
Read this passage:
Rikosten uhrien tukeminen on tärkeä osa oikeusjärjestelmää. Uhrin kokemusten validointi ja käytännön avun tarjoaminen auttavat heitä toipumaan. Monissa maissa on olemassa järjestöjä ja palveluita, jotka tarjoavat psykologista tukea, oikeudellista neuvontaa ja taloudellista apua rikoksen uhreille.
Mitä palveluita rikoksen uhreille usein tarjotaan?
Tekstissä mainitaan, että järjestöt ja palvelut tarjoavat 'psykologista tukea, oikeudellista neuvontaa ja taloudellista apua rikoksen uhreille'.
Tekstissä mainitaan, että järjestöt ja palvelut tarjoavat 'psykologista tukea, oikeudellista neuvontaa ja taloudellista apua rikoksen uhreille'.
This sentence means 'The police are investigating a crime.'
This sentence means 'He committed a serious crime.'
This sentence means 'The victim of the crime received compensation.'
Viranomaisten on tutkittava jokainen ilmoitettu ___, jotta oikeus toteutuu.
The sentence discusses the investigation of reported incidents by authorities to ensure justice, which fits the meaning of 'rikos' (crime).
Häntä syytettiin vakavasta ___, joka oli järkyttänyt koko yhteisöä.
The context implies a serious act that disturbed the community, making 'rikoksesta' (of a crime) the most suitable word.
Poliisi on keskittänyt resurssejaan järjestäytyneen ___ torjuntaan.
The sentence is about combating organized 'rikollisuuden' (criminality), which is directly related to 'rikos'.
Seurausten vakavuus riippuu tehdyn ___ luonteesta ja laajuudesta.
The sentence discusses the severity of consequences based on the nature and scope of an act, fitting 'rikoksen' (of the crime).
Usein pienten ___ taustalla on sosiaalista eriarvoisuutta ja köyhyyttä.
The sentence links social inequality and poverty to the occurrence of small 'rikosten' (crimes).
Yhteiskunnan on pyrittävä ehkäisemään ___ syntyä ennaltaehkäisevin toimin.
The sentence discusses preventive measures to stop the emergence of 'rikoksia' (crimes) in society.
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Basic Meaning of 'rikos'
Remember that 'rikos' simply means a crime. It's a straightforward noun.
Using 'rikos' in a Sentence
You can say 'Se oli rikos.' (That was a crime.) or 'Hän teki rikoksen.' (He/She committed a crime.)
Plural Form of 'rikos'
The plural form of 'rikos' is 'rikokset' (crimes). For example, 'Nämä ovat rikoksia.' (These are crimes.)
Related Word: 'rikollinen'
The word 'rikollinen' means criminal (noun or adjective). So, 'rikollinen teko' is a criminal act.
관련 콘텐츠
law 관련 단어
rangaistus
B1a punishment or penalty
oikeudenmukaisesti
B2fairly
harkinnanvarainen
C1discretionary or subject to judgment
vankila
B1prison
oikeusturva
B2legal protection
oikeudenkäynti
B1trial
hyväksyä
B1to accept or approve
yhteisomistus
B2joint ownership or co-ownership
ennakkotapaus
C1precedent; an earlier event used as a guide
valvonta
B1Control, supervision or surveillance.
