Tärähtää

Tärähtää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to shake," "to rattle," or "to vibrate" in English. It can describe a physical shaking motion, such as an object vibrating or a vehicle rattling. For example, one might say that a bus tärähtää on a bumpy road, meaning it rattles and shakes. The verb can also be used to describe a person or animal experiencing a strong emotional reaction, often fear or shock, leading to a trembling or quivering sensation. In this context, it implies a sudden, involuntary shaking. Another usage relates to a sudden, intense sound or impact that causes a jolt or vibration. This could be a loud noise that makes a room tärähtää. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can convey a sense of something being unstable, agitated, or forcefully impacted. Its versatility allows it to describe a range of physical and emotional phenomena involving shaking or vibration.