heiluttaa

Heiluttaa is a Finnish verb that translates to "to wave" or "to wag" in English. It is commonly used to describe the motion of a hand or an object being moved back and forth. For example, one might heiluttaa kättään, meaning "to wave one's hand," as a greeting or farewell. The verb can also be used to describe the wagging of an animal's tail, such as "koiran häntä heiluttaa" which means "the dog's tail wags."

The word heiluttaa can also describe the swaying of something, like a flag in the wind, "lippu heiluttaa." In a more abstract sense, it can refer to a feeling or emotion being agitated or stirred, though this usage is less common. The conjugation of heiluttaa follows typical Finnish verb patterns, changing endings based on tense, mood, and person. It is a versatile verb used in everyday Finnish conversation to depict a wide range of back-and-forth movements, both literal and figurative.