äänähti

äänähti is a Finnish verb. It is the past tense, third-person singular form of the verb äännähtää. The verb äännähtää means to utter a short, sharp sound, often involuntarily or as a reaction. This sound can be a yelp, a gasp, a snort, or a brief cry.

The past tense form, äänähti, indicates that this sound was made at some point in the past by a single subject. For example, if someone was surprised, they might have äänähti. If an animal was startled, it might have äänähti. The context in which the word is used will determine the precise nature of the sound and the reason for it.

The verb äännähtää, and therefore its past tense form äänähti, is commonly used to describe sudden, brief vocalizations. It implies a quick, often involuntary expression of emotion or reaction to a stimulus. It is not typically used for prolonged or deliberate speech.