häikäise

Häikäise is a Finnish verb that translates to "to dazzle," "to blind," or "to outshine." It is often used in a literal sense to describe bright light that obstructs vision, such as sunlight reflecting off a surface. For example, "Aurinko häikäisee" means "The sun is dazzling."

The verb can also be used figuratively. It can describe someone or something that is so impressive or outstanding that it surpasses others or causes admiration. In this context, "häikäisevä" (the adjective form) means "dazzling" or "brilliant." For instance, a performance might be described as "häikäisevä esitys" (a dazzling performance) if it was exceptionally good. Similarly, a person's talent or beauty could be considered "häikäisevä."

The root of the word relates to "häikä," which can refer to a gleam or a flash. The suffix "-ise" indicates a verb. The word and its related forms are common in everyday Finnish, used in both descriptive and evaluative contexts. Understanding "häikäise" requires considering whether the context implies a literal obstruction of sight by light or a metaphorical surpassing of expectations due to excellence.