Piristää

Piristää is a Finnish verb meaning to cheer up, to brighten, or to refresh. It is used for people, moods, or atmospheres and describes actions or things that make someone feel more energetic, hopeful, or alert. The term is often translated as to lift someone’s spirits or to revitalize.

Usage is versatile. It can refer to a person (piristää joku), a mood (piristää mieltä), or a situation (piristää päivää). A common form is the adjective piristävä, meaning refreshing or invigorating, as in “piristävä musiikki” (refreshing music). A related noun is piristys, used for a pick-me-up or a revitalizing moment. Examples include “Lyhyt kävely piristi hänen mieltään,” “Kahvi ja ystävien seura piristivät hänen päiväänsä,” and “Se oli piristävä ele.”

Conjugation note: piristää functions as a regular Finnish verb. Infinitive: piristää. Present indicative forms include minä piristän, sinä piristät, hän piristää, me piristämme, te piristätte, he piristävät. Imperfect: piristi. The root is pirist-, and auxiliary endings attach as in other Finnish verbs of the same class.

See also: piristys, piristävä. The concept is closely tied to mood and energy relief, and is commonly referenced in everyday speech, media, and advertising when describing products, activities, or experiences that lift spirits.