etäännyttämään

etäännyttämään is a Finnish verb that translates to "to alienate," "to estrange," or "to distance." It describes the act of creating a feeling of separation or hostility between oneself and another person, or between two groups of people. The verb implies a gradual process rather than an abrupt one, suggesting that a relationship or connection is slowly being eroded.

The root of the word is "etä," meaning "distant" or "far." The suffix "-nnä-" indicates causation, and the infinitive ending "-ttää" marks it as a transitive verb. Thus, etäännyttämään literally means "to make distant."

This verb can be used in various contexts. For example, one might etäännyttää oneself from a certain lifestyle or ideology. Similarly, political actions or social policies can etäännyttää different segments of the population from each other. It can also refer to the emotional distancing that occurs within personal relationships, such as friendships or family ties. The consequence of being etäännytetty is a feeling of not belonging or being disconnected from something or someone.