Kevenyttää

Kevenyttää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to lighten," "to relieve," or "to ease" in English. It can be used in various contexts to describe a reduction in weight, burden, or intensity.

In a physical sense, kevenyttää refers to making something lighter, for example, by removing excess material or distributing weight more evenly. It can also describe the feeling of physical relief after exertion or discomfort. For instance, after a long day, one might feel kevennyt, meaning lightened or relieved.

Figuratively, kevenyttää is used to describe the alleviation of mental or emotional burdens. This could involve reducing stress, easing worries, or making a difficult situation feel less oppressive. A conversation with a friend might kevenyttää one's mind, making them feel more relaxed and less troubled. Similarly, a solution to a problem can kevenyttää the pressure associated with it.

The word can also denote a softening or lessening of something that was previously harsh or intense. For example, a change in weather could kevenyttää the biting cold, or a change in tone could kevenyttää an argument. The core idea is always a movement towards a state of less weight, less pressure, or less intensity.