Hätäilet

Hätäilet is a Finnish verb that translates to "you are panicking" or "you are worrying excessively." It is the second-person singular present tense form of the verb "hätäillä." The root word "hätä" means "panic" or "emergency." Therefore, "hätäilet" specifically describes the action of an individual experiencing a state of undue alarm or anxiety.

The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe someone who is overreacting to a situation or becoming unnecessarily agitated. For example, if someone is looking for their keys and starts to become visibly distressed, another person might say, "Älä hätäile, ne löytyvät kyllä" which translates to "Don't panic, they will be found." This usage implies that the situation is not as dire as the person is making it out to be.

In a broader sense, "hätäilet" can also refer to a general tendency to worry or be overly cautious. Someone who frequently exhibits this behavior might be described as someone who "hätäilee" often. The word carries a connotation of a lack of composure or a premature response to potential problems. It suggests that the individual is not calmly assessing the situation but rather jumping to conclusions fueled by anxiety.