Tönnytä

Tönnytä is a Finnish verb that broadly translates to "to bump," "to nudge," or "to shove" in English. It describes a physical action involving a forceful, often abrupt, contact with an object or person. The nature of the contact can vary depending on context, ranging from a gentle nudge to a more significant push.

In everyday usage, tönnytä can refer to accidentally bumping into someone in a crowded place or deliberately nudging an object to move it. For instance, one might tönnytä a door to open it, or tönnytä a friend playfully. The term implies a degree of force, distinguishing it from a mere touch.

The verb can also be used metaphorically. In a figurative sense, tönnytä can mean to prompt or urge someone to do something, often with a sense of impatience or insistence. This usage highlights the idea of pushing someone towards an action.

Tönnytä is a common verb in spoken Finnish and appears in various idiomatic expressions. Its versatility allows it to describe a range of physical and sometimes metaphorical interactions.