Iskuttaa
Iskuttaa is a Finnish verb meaning to strike, hit, or pound something with a hand, tool, or instrument; to attack; or to produce a strong impact or effect. It covers physical actions such as hitting a surface or driving a ball with force, and also figurative uses where an idea, event, or rhythm “hits” someone or makes a strong impression. The verb can describe both manual actions and mechanical impacts, as well as musical or dramatic effects where a sound or tempo is delivered with force.
Etymology: The word is formed from the noun isku, meaning a strike or hit, with the suffix
Usage and conjugation: Iskuttaa is a transitive verb and typically takes a direct object in the partitive
See also: isku (the noun for a strike), lyödä (to hit), iskun-related phrases.
Examples: Hän iskutti palloa voimalla. Rumpuryhmä iskutti tahtia yleisön mukaan. These illustrate both literal and rhythmic