Tirettää

Tirettää is a Finnish verb that roughly translates to "to feel nauseous" or "to feel queasy" in English. It describes a physical sensation of unease in the stomach, often preceding vomiting. The feeling can be caused by a variety of factors, including motion sickness, food poisoning, anxiety, or pregnancy.

The word "tirettää" is commonly used in everyday conversation when describing these symptoms. For instance, someone might say "Minulla tirettää matkalla" which means "I feel nauseous on the journey," referring to motion sickness. It can also be used more generally to indicate a feeling of being unwell or having an upset stomach.

While "tirettää" specifically denotes nausea, it is often a precursor to other digestive discomforts. The intensity of the feeling can vary, from a mild queasiness to a strong urge to vomit. There isn't a direct English equivalent that perfectly captures the nuances of "tirettää," but "nauseated" and "queasy" are the closest translations. The term is a fundamental part of Finnish vocabulary related to physical well-being and illness.