Pyöräyttää

Pyöräyttää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to spin," "to turn," or "to rotate." It describes the action of causing something to move in a circular motion. The verb can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, pyöräyttää can refer to the physical act of spinning an object, such as a wheel, a top, or a ball. For example, one might pyöräyttää a ball to make it spin. It can also describe the movement of a body part, like pyöräyttää silmiään (to roll one's eyes) or pyöräyttää päätään (to shake one's head).

Figuratively, pyöräyttää can imply a more complex or involved process. It can suggest a clever maneuver or a way of presenting something in a particular light, sometimes with a hint of manipulation. For instance, a politician might try to pyöräyttää a scandal to their advantage. In a culinary context, it can mean to shape or form dough, such as pyöräyttää pullaa (to shape buns). The verb's versatility allows it to convey a range of actions from simple physical rotation to more abstract strategic movements.