Syynnöistää

Syynnöistää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to cause," "to bring about," or "to induce" in English. It describes the action of making something happen or initiating a process. The verb often implies a degree of responsibility for the resulting event or state. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on what is being caused.

The verb is formed from the noun "syy," meaning "cause" or "reason," with the addition of the causative suffix "-nnö-" and the verbalizer "-istää." This structure highlights its core meaning of establishing a cause for something. For example, one might say "Sää syynnöisti tulvan" which translates to "The weather caused the flood." This indicates that the weather was the reason or the catalyst for the flood occurring.

"Syynnöistää" can also be used in more abstract situations, referring to the instigation of feelings, conditions, or changes. For instance, "Hänen puheensa syynnöisti paniikkia" means "His speech induced panic." Here, the speech is presented as the direct cause of the panic. The verb emphasizes the active role of the subject in bringing about the effect.