kajastavad

Kajastavat is a Finnish verb form derived from the verb kajastaa, meaning to gleam, glint or reflect light, and, in a broader sense, to hint or foreshadow. The primary use describes light or reflections on surfaces, such as water, metal, or windows, that give off a visible sheen. In figurative language, kajastaa can describe something that provides a hint or suggestion of something larger, for example a sign that foreshadows an event or mood.

Etymology and related terms: Kajastaa is linked to the noun kajastus, which denotes a glimmer, shimmer or reflection. The related forms cover both literal reflections of light and metaphorical hints or indications of coming developments.

Usage and examples: In everyday Finnish, kajastavat is the third-person plural present indicative form, as in vesipinnat kajastavat aamuauringossa (the water surfaces glimmer in the morning light). Another example: kaupungin valot kajastavat ikkunoiden läpi (the city lights reflect through the windows). In literary or descriptive writing, kajastava valo (glimmering light) can be used as an attributive expression describing a scene.

Morphology notes:kajastavat is the third-person plural present tense form of kajastaa. The present active participle form is kajastava (singular), used to describe something tangible as “glimmering.” The past tense forms follow standard Finnish conjugation patterns (kajastivat, kajastanut, etc.).

See also: Kajastus, kajastaa, kajastava.