Tähdetään

Tähdetään is a Finnish verb meaning "to be starred" or "to be marked with an asterisk." It is the passive present participle of the verb tähdätä, which means "to aim" or "to star." The verb tähdetään is most commonly used in contexts where something is being highlighted or emphasized. For example, a sentence might read, "Tämä kohta tähdetään selvyyden vuoksi," which translates to "This point is starred for clarity." This indicates that a particular piece of information is considered important and worthy of special attention.

The concept of "tähdetään" can also be applied metaphorically. In literature or discussions, a point that is "tähdetään" might be one that is particularly significant or controversial. It signifies a moment where the reader or listener's focus is intentionally drawn. In a more technical sense, it can refer to items on a list or in a document that have been marked with an asterisk for a specific reason, such as indicating a required field in a form or a special note. The asterisk itself, often referred to as a "tähti" in Finnish, is the visual representation of this concept.