Tärinänä

Tärinänä is a Finnish word that translates to "vibration" or "shaking" in English. It can refer to a physical sensation of movement, such as the shaking of the ground during an earthquake or the trembling of a vehicle. It can also describe a more subtle, internal feeling of unease or agitation. In a broader sense, tärinänä can be used metaphorically to express emotional or psychological disturbance.

The word is commonly used in everyday Finnish conversation. For instance, one might describe the tärinänä of a washing machine or the tärinänä of a mobile phone on silent mode. In a more serious context, it could describe the tärinänä felt by someone experiencing fear or anxiety.

The etymology of tärinänä is believed to stem from the onomatopoeic verb "tärähdä," which imitates the sound of a sudden jolt or shake. The noun form "tärinä" is the more general term for vibration, while "tärinänä" can sometimes imply a specific instance or a more pronounced or noticeable vibration. The '-nä' suffix in Finnish can indicate a partitive case or a manner, suggesting "as a vibration" or "in a vibrating manner."