Liefittää

Liefittää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to lift" or "to heave" in English. It describes the action of raising something heavy or exerting effort to move an object upwards. The verb can be used in various contexts, from physically lifting objects to figuratively lifting spirits or burdens.

The verb liefittää is conjugated according to standard Finnish grammar rules. For instance, the present tense first-person singular form is "minä liefittän," meaning "I lift." The past tense first-person singular is "minä liefittin," meaning "I lifted."

In a literal sense, one might liefittää a box of books or liefittää oneself onto a chair. Figuratively, it can be used to describe lifting someone's mood, as in "Hänen puheensa liefitti minua" (His speech lifted me). It can also refer to alleviating a problem or responsibility, such as "liefittää huolen" (to lift a worry). The word's usage often implies a degree of effort or strain involved in the action.