kerrata
Wordform Details
Translation: to reviewto go overto recap
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
firstinfinitiveIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: kerrata
Translation: to repeat; to review; to revise; to recapitulate; to go over (verb)
Etymology: Derived from the Finnish word 'kerta' meaning 'time' or 'instance'. The verb 'kerrata' literally means 'to do something one more time'. The root 'kerta' is related to concepts of repetition and counting occurrences, which directly connects to the meaning of reviewing or repeating something.
Example Usage
Minun täytyy kerrata kokeeseen.
I need to study (review) for the exam.
Opettaja kertasi tärkeimmät asiat tunnin lopussa.
The teacher reviewed the most important things at the end of the lesson.
Voisitko kerrata mitä juuri sanoit?
Could you repeat what you just said?
Kertaamme kielioppia joka viikko.
We review grammar every week.
Kerrataan vielä kerran.
Let's go over it one more time.
Hän kertasi oppitunnin sisällön.
He reviewed the content of the lesson.
Opettaja kertasi vanhat asiat ennen uuden aiheen aloittamista.
The teacher reviewed the old topics before starting a new subject.
Kerrataan vielä kerran säännöt.
Let's go over the rules one more time.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'kerrata' as creating a 'care-at-a' time approach to learning - carefully going over material again.
- Connect it to the English word 'reiterate' which also means to repeat or say again.
Synonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in educational contexts in Finland, where reviewing and repetition are valued learning methods. Finnish education emphasizes thorough understanding through practice and review.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'kerrata' means 'to repeat/review', 'kertoa' means 'to tell/narrate' or 'to multiply'. Both share the same root 'kerta' (time/instance) but have different applications.
Confused word:
Voisitko kertoa minulle tarinan?
Could you tell me a story?
Notes: In mathematics, 'kertoa' specifically means 'to multiply', while 'kerrata' would be used for reviewing mathematical concepts.
Mnemonic: Kerrata (review) has double 'r' - think of reviewing something twice. Kertoa (tell) has one 'r' - telling something once.
Explanation: 'Kerrata' means to review or repeat, while 'kerryttää' means to accumulate or build up.
Notes: Both words relate to the concept of 'kerta' (time/instance) but with different applications.
Mnemonic: Think of 'kerryttää' as adding layers ('kerros' = layer) to something, building it up.