käänellä

käännellä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to turn," "to twist," or "to tumble" in English. It is a frequentative verb, meaning it denotes a repeated or continuous action. For instance, one might käännellä a page in a book, käännellä themselves in bed, or käännellä a problem over in their mind. The verb can also be used figuratively to describe altering or manipulating something. For example, someone might käännellä words to make a statement sound different or käännellä a situation to their advantage. The base form of the verb is käntää, which also means "to turn." However, käännellä emphasizes the repetitive or sustained nature of the turning action. The conjugation of käännellä follows the standard Finnish verb patterns, with variations for tense, mood, and person. Understanding the nuances of käännellä is important for grasping the full meaning of many Finnish expressions.