Säikähtää
Säikähtää is a Finnish verb meaning "to startle" or "to jump at something unexpectedly." The word originates from the verb *säikähdä*, which refers to a sudden, brief flash of light, and is related to the concept of being momentarily blinded or startled by a sudden stimulus. In everyday Finnish, *säikähtää* describes the reflexive reaction people have when encountering something surprising, frightening, or unexpected, often resulting in a quick, involuntary movement such as a jump or flinch.
The verb is commonly used in colloquial speech to describe minor startling experiences, such as hearing a
In Finnish grammar, *säikähtää* is a transitive verb that typically takes a direct object, though it can
Culturally, the concept of *säikähtää* reflects the Finnish tendency to describe even minor reactions with vivid,