Tuijotti

Tuijotti is a Finnish term that translates to "staring" or "gazing" in English. It describes the act of looking intently at something or someone for an extended period. This can be done with various intentions, ranging from curiosity and admiration to suspicion or even aggression.

In Finnish culture, excessive staring can be considered impolite or even unnerving, depending on the context. A prolonged tuijotti can make the object of the stare uncomfortable. However, it can also be a sign of deep thought or contemplation, where an individual is lost in their own world and their gaze is unfocused.

The word tuijotti is often used in everyday conversation. For example, someone might say "Lapset tuijottivat televisioita tuntikausia" which means "The children stared at the televisions for hours." It can also be used metaphorically to describe an unwavering focus on a goal or an obsession. The intensity and duration of the gaze are key elements that define tuijotti.