ikuistaa
Ikuistaa is a Finnish transitive verb meaning to cause something to become eternal or to immortalize it; to make endure indefinitely or live in memory beyond its present existence. The usage is largely literary or rhetorical, and it is not common in everyday conversation. The act can be literal, in the sense of preserving something as a monument, or metaphorical, referring to making a memory, work, or reputation last across generations.
Etymology: The verb is formed with the suffix -istaa attached to the root related to ikuisuus meaning
Typical contexts include art, literature, archiving, journalism, and cultural commentary, where authors describe efforts to ensure
Runon säe ikuistaa kirjailijan nimen sukupolville.
Muistomerkki ikuistaa sankarin muiston.
Dokumentti pyrkii ikuistamaan todellisuuden sellaisenaan.
Notes: Ikuistaa is stylistically marked; in everyday speech, speakers may prefer expressions like jättä oikean vaikutuksen