Kevenyä

Kevenyä is a Finnish intransitive verb meaning to become lighter or less heavy, both physically and metaphorically. It describes processes such as shedding weight or reducing burdens, as well as mood improvement or relief after rest or good news. The term is common in everyday language and widely used in both spoken and written Finnish.

Etymology and related forms: The verb derives from the adjective kevyt, meaning light. It forms the intransitive kevenyä with the sense of becoming lighter. Related nouns include keveneminen (the act of lightening) and kevennys (the process or result of lightening).

Usage and examples: In a physical context, one might say, “Paino kevenee, kun harrastat säännöllistä liikuntaa.” In a psychological or emotional context, one might say, “Mieli kevenee, kun saa hyvän uutisen.” The expression is versatile and can appear with various subjects to indicate relief, ease, or reduced burden.

Grammar notes: Kevenyä is conjugated like other Finnish intransitive -yä verbs. Present: minä kevenen, sinä kevenet, hän kevenee; me kevenemme, te kevenette, he kevenevät. Past tense: minä kevenyin, sinä kevenyit, hän kevenyi; me kevenyimme, te kevenyitte, he kevenyivät. The passive form kevennetään can be used to indicate “is lightened.” Related forms include kevennys (the act of lightening) and keveneminen (the process of becoming lighter).

See also: kevennys, keveneminen, kevyt.