jäykistetään

Jäykistetään is a Finnish word that translates to "let's stiffen" or "let's brace" in English. It is the first-person plural imperative form of the verb "jäykistää," which means to make something stiff or rigid.

The term can be used in various contexts. In a physical sense, it might refer to the act of strengthening a structure to prevent bending or collapsing. For example, one might say "jäykistetään silta" (let's stiffen the bridge) to indicate the need for reinforcement. This could involve adding extra supports, bracing, or using stronger materials.

In a more abstract or figurative sense, "jäykistetään" can imply making a situation more firm or resolute. For instance, in a negotiation, a party might declare "jäykistetään neuvottelukantaamme" (let's stiffen our negotiating stance), meaning they intend to become less flexible in their demands. It can also be used to describe adopting a more serious or formal demeanor, such as in a public address where a speaker might say "jäykistetään ilmettämme" (let's stiffen our expressions) to convey a sense of gravity.

The word highlights the action of introducing rigidity, whether physical or metaphorical, to achieve a desired outcome of increased stability, strength, or seriousness.