herätä

Herätä is a Finnish verb meaning to wake up. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The verb is used in a variety of contexts, including waking from sleep, or awakening to a new understanding or realization.

The basic form of the verb is herätä. The past tense is heräsi, and the future tense is herännee. The imperative form is herää.

Herätä can be used in both literal and figurative senses. For example, "Hän heräsi aamulla kello seitsemän" means "He woke up at seven in the morning." Figuratively, it can mean to become aware of something. For example, "Hän heräsi yhteiskunnallisiin ongelmiin" means "He became aware of social problems."

The verb herätä is related to the noun herätys, which means awakening or revival. It is also related to the adjective herkkä, which means sensitive or easily awakened.

In Finnish culture, the act of waking up is often associated with new beginnings and opportunities. The verb herätä can therefore carry a sense of hope and optimism. It can also be used to describe a sudden realization or epiphany.