Koristelee

Koristelee is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Finnish verb koristella, which means to decorate, ornament, or adorn. The verb describes the act of adding decorative elements to objects, spaces, or events, and can also be used in a figurative sense to mean embellishing a description, story, or argument.

The infinitive form is koristella, and the related noun is koriste, meaning ornament or decoration. The word is common in everyday language, as well as in design, architecture, and event planning, where it refers to applying or arranging decorative details. The meaning can range from simple household decoration to more elaborate artistic embellishment.

Usage examples include straightforward contexts such as Hän koristelee kuusen (She decorates the Christmas tree), or larger settings like Juhlasalissa on monia koristeita (There are many decorations in the banquet hall). In a figurative sense, one might say, Hän koristelee tarinansa liioittelemalla yksityiskohtia (She embellishes her story by exaggerating details).

See also: koristella, koriste, koristeellinen, koristelu. These related terms cover the action of decorating, the resulting ornaments, and descriptive qualities associated with decoration and ornamentation.