Hentään

Hentään is a Finnish word that translates to "to fetch" or "to retrieve" in English. It is a common verb used in everyday conversation and literature. The infinitive form of the verb is "hakea," and "hentään" is a form of this verb, often used in the present tense, third-person singular, or as a past participle in certain grammatical constructions. For instance, one might say "Minä haen kirjan" which means "I am fetching the book." The word "hentään" can appear in slightly different conjugations depending on the context and the subject performing the action. It is a versatile verb that can be used for retrieving objects, people, or even abstract concepts like information or help. Understanding its usage is key to comprehending basic Finnish sentence structures. The verb "hakea" and its related forms like "hentään" are fundamental to expressing actions of seeking and obtaining.