Meaning
To study something in depth.
Cultural Background
Finns value 'asiallisuus' (objectivity). Doing an analysis is seen as a sign of respect for facts over opinions. In Finnish universities, 'tehdä analyysi' is the standard way to describe the core of a thesis. Finnish news (like Yle) frequently uses this phrase to introduce expert segments. Decision-making is often slow because everyone wants to 'tehdä analyysi' first to minimize risk.
Use the Elative
Always remember to use -sta/-stä for the thing you are analyzing.
Don't Overuse
In casual talk with friends, 'tehdä analyysi' can sound like you're trying too hard to be smart.
Meaning
To study something in depth.
Use the Elative
Always remember to use -sta/-stä for the thing you are analyzing.
Don't Overuse
In casual talk with friends, 'tehdä analyysi' can sound like you're trying too hard to be smart.
Result vs Process
Use 'analyysin' for the finished report and 'analyysia' for the work you are doing right now.
Expertise
Using this phrase in a Finnish workplace shows you value evidence-based decision making.
Test Yourself
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.
Meidän täytyy tehdä analyysi tästä ________ (ongelma).
Analyysin kohde on elatiivissa (-sta).
Valitse luonnollisin vaihtoehto.
Mitä teet töissä juuri nyt?
Partitive 'analyysia' is used for ongoing actions.
Yhdistä verbi ja substantiivi.
Yhdistä sopivat parit.
These are common collocations.
Täytä dialogi.
A: Miksi tutkit noita lukuja niin tarkasti? B: ________.
This explains the systematic study of numbers.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMeidän täytyy tehdä analyysi tästä ________ (ongelma).
Analyysin kohde on elatiivissa (-sta).
Mitä teet töissä juuri nyt?
Partitive 'analyysia' is used for ongoing actions.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common collocations.
A: Miksi tutkit noita lukuja niin tarkasti? B: ________.
This explains the systematic study of numbers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsThey are both common, but 'tehdä analyysi' is often used when referring to a specific task or a written document.
Yes, but it sounds clinical. 'Tehdä analyysi hänestä' means you are studying his behavior like a subject.
As an object, it's usually 'analyysin' (accusative) or 'analyysia' (partitive).
Yes, it is a very standard academic expression.
It is simply 'SWOT-analyysi'. You can say 'Tehdään SWOT-analyysi'.
Not necessarily, but it often does in a business context.
Yes, that is the most common way to use it.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or in a scientific paper.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'arvailla' (to guess) is the functional opposite of analyzing.
Only if you're being sarcastic or funny about 'analyzing' someone's profile.
Related Phrases
analysoida
synonymto analyze
suorittaa analyysi
specialized formto perform an analysis
tehdä johtopäätös
builds onto draw a conclusion
pureutua ongelmaan
similarto dig into a problem
tehdä katsaus
similarto do a review/overview
