Latistua

Latistua is a Finnish intransitive verb meaning to become discouraged, to sag, or to wilt. It describes a change of state in which energy, motivation, or vitality diminishes, often in response to disappointment, hardship, or fatigue. The term can also refer to physical drooping of objects, such as leaves or fabrics, when they lose stiffness or vitality.

Etymology and related forms: Latistua is the intransitive counterpart of latistaa (to depress, to dampen) and shares a conceptual link with lannistua (to be discouraged, to be worn down). It is part of standard Finnish vocabulary and follows the typical conjugation pattern of -ua verbs.

Conjugation and usage: Latistua is conjugated like other -ua verbs. Present tense forms include latistun, latistut, latistuu, latistumme, latistutte, latistuvat. Past tense forms include latistuin, latistuit, latistui, latistuimme, latistuitte, latistuivat. The perfect participle is latistunut, used to express a state resulting from having become discouraged or drooped. In sentences, latistua can describe a person’s mood, motivation, or posture, as well as the physical drooping of plants or materials under adverse conditions. For example: Mieliala latistui uutisten jälkeen. Kukat latistuivat kuivuuden vuoksi.

Nuances and synonyms: Latistua conveys a shift toward a diminished or subdued state and is commonly used for emotions and attitudes, while latistaa (transitive) is used when something causes the discouragement in another. Related terms include lannistua (similar meaning, sometimes stronger) and masentua (to become depressed).

See also: latistaa, lannistua, masentua.