Kinähtää

Kinähtää is a Finnish verb that describes a specific type of sound. It is often translated into English as to gleam, to glitter, or to shimmer. The word conveys the idea of a bright, intermittent, or sparkling light, typically reflecting off a surface.

The sound or visual phenomenon of kinähtää is associated with things like polished metal, the surface of water catching the sunlight, or perhaps the reflection from jewels. It implies a quick, bright flash or a series of small, bright flashes. The verb is used in a descriptive manner to evoke a visual impression of light.

For example, one might say that the sun kinähtää on the water, meaning the sun's rays are sparkling on the water's surface. Similarly, a sword might kinähtää in the moonlight, suggesting a brief, bright gleam. The term is generally positive, evoking images of beauty and clarity. It's a subtle but evocative word in the Finnish language.