Kuohutettiin

Kuohutettiin is the past passive form of the Finnish verb kuohuttaa, meaning to foam, whip, or aerate a substance by mechanical agitation. The form indicates that the action of foaming or aerating was performed on a subject, by an agent that may or may not be stated.

Etymology and meaning: Kuohuttaa derives from kuohu, foam or froth, combined with the agentive suffix -ttaa, meaning to cause to foam. The passive form kuohutettiin is formed with the suffix -ttiin, signaling that the action was carried out on the object without naming the doer.

Usage: The term is common in cooking and food preparation, where mixtures such as cream, eggs, or sauces are whipped to create foam or a light, airy texture. It is also used in chemistry or beverage production to describe aeration or foaming steps. While synonymous in some contexts with vaahduttaa, kuohuttaa emphasizes the creation of foam or air bubbles through agitation.

Grammar and equivalents: Kuohutettiin can be translated as “was whipped,” “was foamed,” or “was aerated” in English. The doer of the action can be indicated with an agent phrase, for example, “johonkin avulla kuohutettiin” (was whipped with something). The related nominal forms include kuohutus (foam formation) and kuohuttaminen (the act of foaming).

Examples:

- Kerma kuohutettiin kiiltäväksi vaahdoksi sähkövatkaimella.

- Munat kuohutettiin valkoiseksi vaahdoksi.

See also: vaahdotus, vaahdottaminen, aerointi, kuohu.