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Team

tim
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

joukkue, tiimi, ryhmä, yhteistyö

Team meanings in Finnish

joukkue

Example:
Our team won the championship.
Meidän joukkue voitti mestaruuden.
The soccer team practices every Tuesday.
Jalkapallojoukkue harjoittelee joka tiistai.
Usage: informalContext: Sports, games, and competitive activities.
Note: Used primarily in contexts related to sports or competitive groups.

tiimi

Example:
We are forming a new project team.
Perustamme uuden projektitiimin.
The marketing team is very creative.
Markkinointitiimi on erittäin luova.
Usage: formalContext: Workplace, business, and collaborative projects.
Note: Often used in professional settings, especially in project management or corporate environments.

ryhmä

Example:
The research team is working hard.
Tutkimusryhmä työskentelee kovasti.
She joined a study group to prepare for the exams.
Hän liittyi opiskeluryhmään valmistautuakseen kokeisiin.
Usage: informalContext: General collaboration or social groups.
Note: Can be used more broadly to refer to any group of people working together.

yhteistyö

Example:
Teamwork is essential for success.
Yhteistyö on välttämätöntä menestykselle.
They emphasized the importance of teamwork in their presentation.
He korostivat yhteistyön tärkeyttä esityksessään.
Usage: formalContext: Business and educational settings.
Note: Refers to the collaborative effort of a group, emphasizing the process rather than the individuals.

Team's synonyms

group

A collection of individuals working together towards a common goal.
Example: The group worked together to complete the project.
Note: Group implies a collection of people working together but may not have the same level of collaboration and interdependence as a team.

crew

A group of people working together, especially in a specialized field or on a specific task.
Example: The film crew worked tirelessly to shoot the movie.
Note: Crew often refers to a group of people working together in a coordinated manner on a specific task or project, such as a film crew or a ship's crew.

staff

The employees or personnel working in an organization or institution.
Example: The hospital staff collaborated to provide excellent patient care.
Note: Staff typically refers to the employees or workers within an organization, whereas a team may consist of members from different organizations or departments coming together for a specific purpose.

Team expressions, common phrases

Team player

A person who works well with others and contributes positively to a group or team.
Example: She is a great team player, always willing to help others.
Note: Focuses on individual behavior within a team.

Teamwork makes the dream work

Emphasizes the importance of working together as a team to achieve success.
Example: Remember, teamwork makes the dream work, so let's collaborate on this project.
Note: Highlights the collective effort rather than individual contributions.

Team spirit

A sense of unity, enthusiasm, and camaraderie among team members.
Example: The team spirit in our company is strong, and it helps us overcome challenges.
Note: Refers to the shared feeling and attitude within a group.

Team up

To join forces or collaborate with others to work towards a common goal.
Example: Let's team up to finish this project before the deadline.
Note: Implies partnership or cooperation rather than individual effort.

Team building

Activities or events designed to enhance relationships and cohesion within a team.
Example: The company organized a team-building retreat to improve communication and trust among employees.
Note: Focuses on strengthening bonds and teamwork skills.

In the same boat

Facing the same situation or problem as others, often requiring collective effort to address.
Example: We're all in the same boat with this project deadline approaching fast.
Note: Highlights shared circumstances and the need for joint action.

All hands on deck

A call for everyone to help or contribute, especially in a critical situation.
Example: The project deadline is near, so we need all hands on deck to get it done.
Note: Urges full participation and involvement from all team members.

Strength in numbers

The idea that a group is more powerful or effective than an individual.
Example: Let's recruit more volunteers for the event; there's strength in numbers.
Note: Emphasizes the collective power or advantage of being part of a group.

United we stand, divided we fall

Expresses the importance of staying together and supporting each other to avoid failure.
Example: Remember, united we stand, divided we fall; let's work together to achieve our goals.
Note: Stresses the consequences of disunity and the power of solidarity.

Team everyday (slang) expressions

Squad

A group of friends or teammates who are tight-knit.
Example: Our squad always has each other's backs.
Note: Casual and typically used in informal settings.

Posse

Refers to a close group of friends or individuals.
Example: My posse and I are going to the concert tonight.
Note: Carries a connotation of loyalty and camaraderie.

Gang

A group of people, commonly friends or associates.
Example: Hey, I'm heading out with the gang tonight.
Note: Often used playfully to indicate a close group of friends.

Clique

A small, exclusive group of friends or associates.
Example: She's part of the popular girl's clique at school.
Note: Implies exclusivity or a tight-knit group with shared interests.

Team - Examples

The team won the championship last year.
Joukkue voitti mestaruuden viime vuonna.
We work together as a team to achieve our goals.
Työskentelemme yhdessä joukkueena saavuttaaksemme tavoitteemme.
The team spirit was high during the game.
Joukkuehenki oli korkealla pelin aikana.

Team grammar

Team - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: team
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): teams
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): team
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): teamed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): teaming
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): teams
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): team
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): team
Syllables, Separation and Stress
team Contains 1 syllables: team
Phonetic transcription: ˈtēm
team , ˈtēm (The red syllable is stressed)

Team - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
team: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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