häikäistään

Häikäistään is a Finnish verb that translates to "to be dazzled" or "to be blinded" in English. It is a passive form of the verb häikäistä, which means "to dazzle" or "to blind." The verb häikäistään can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, häikäistään refers to the sensation of being overwhelmed by bright light. For example, one might say "Aurinko häikäistään" which means "The sun is dazzling" or "I am dazzled by the sun." This can occur when looking directly at a bright light source or when light is reflected off a surface.

Figuratively, häikäistään describes a state of being impressed or overwhelmed by someone's brilliance, talent, or achievements. It can also imply being misled or deceived by something that appears attractive or impressive on the surface but lacks substance. For instance, "Hänen taitonsa häikäistään yleisön" translates to "His skills dazzled the audience." Conversely, "Hän häikäistään puheillaan" could mean "He dazzled them with his speeches," possibly implying insincerity. The context of the sentence is crucial in determining the intended meaning. The verb can also be used to describe a feeling of being blinded by ambition or desire, losing sight of other important factors.