Kiehauttaa

Kiehauttaa is a Finnish verb that translates to "to boil" or "to make boil." It describes the process of heating a liquid to its boiling point, where it transitions into a gaseous state. This term is commonly used in everyday language when referring to cooking, such as boiling water for pasta or a soup. In a more figurative sense, "kiehauttaa" can also describe something that causes extreme anger or frustration, much like boiling over. For example, someone might say "se kiehauttaa minua," meaning "that infuriates me." The verb has various conjugations depending on the subject and tense, following standard Finnish grammatical rules. The infinitive form is "kiehauttaa." The imperative form for a single person, "kiehauta," means "boil it." The past participle is "kiehautettu," used in passive constructions. Understanding "kiehauttaa" provides insight into both culinary practices and emotional expression in the Finnish language.