kaunistun

Kaunistun is the first-person singular present tense form of the Finnish intransitive verb kaunistua, which means to become beautiful or to improve in appearance or atmosphere. The form is used to describe a change toward greater beauty or pleasantness in the subject.

Etymology and relation to other words: kaunistua is built from the adjective kaunis (beautiful) and conveys a process of becoming more beautiful or more aesthetically pleasing, rather than actively making something else beautiful. It is closely related to kaunistaa, a transitive verb meaning to beautify or adorn.

Usage: The verb can describe physical appearance, landscapes, environments, or situations that become more agreeable or aesthetically pleasing. It is also used metaphorically to indicate improvement in mood, atmosphere, or overall quality. Examples: "Maisema kaunistuu auringonlaskun aikaan" (The landscape becomes more beautiful at sunset); "Hän kaunistuu, kun hymyilee" (She becomes more beautiful when she smiles). In prose, kaunistua can convey subtle changes over time or in response to favorable circumstances.

Conjugation and related forms: The present tense forms include minä kaunistun, sinä kaunistut, hän kaunistuu, me kaunistumme, te kaunistutte, he kaunistuvat. The past tense forms include minä kaunistuin, sinä kaunistuit, hän kaunistui, me kaunistuimme, te kaunistuitte, he kaunistuivat. The past participle is kaunistunut. A related noun is kaunistus (ornament, beautification). These forms align with standard Finnish verb conjugation patterns for kaunistua.