Pyyhkäisemällä

Pyyhkäisemällä is a Finnish word that translates to "by swiping" or "with a swipe" in English. It describes an action performed using a sweeping or brushing motion. This can refer to a variety of physical actions, such as wiping a surface clean with a cloth, or even a more figurative sense of quickly moving through something.

In the context of technology, pyyhkäisemällä is commonly used to describe the gesture of swiping on a touchscreen. This includes actions like swiping left or right to navigate between screens or pages, swiping up or down to scroll through content, or swiping to unlock a device. The intuitive nature of this gesture has made it a fundamental interaction method for smartphones, tablets, and other touch-enabled devices.

Beyond digital interfaces, the term can also be applied to physical tasks. For instance, one might describe cleaning a table pyyhkäisemällä with a damp cloth. In a more abstract sense, it could imply moving through a large amount of information or data with a rapid, encompassing motion, though this usage is less common. The core meaning remains a swift, broad movement.