herätyksiä
Herätys refers to a gentle awakening or start of a new day. In everyday Finnish, the most common use of the word is the alarm that signals the end of sleep, similar to the English "alarm clock". The noun herätys can describe a device, an event or a situation that causes one to wake up. The plural form herätykset is used for several awaking moments in a day or a larger context such as multiple alarm calls in a security setting.
In culture, herätys has a broader meaning beyond the mechanical sense. It can be a figurative awakening,
Digital devices have expanded the scope of herätys. Smartphones, smart watches and home‑assistant speakers can play
Linguistically, herätys originates from the verb herätä, meaning “to wake”. In idiomatic speech it also refers
Herätys remains a key part of timekeeping, personal routines and cultural dialogue about consciousness and progress.