käärima

Käärima is a Finnish verb that translates to "to roll up" or "to curl up." It can be used in various contexts, referring to the physical action of rolling something, such as sleeves or a carpet, or the act of curling oneself up for comfort or warmth. The word can also describe the process of something becoming creased or wrinkled, like a piece of paper.

Figuratively, käärima can denote gathering or collecting something, often used in the context of accumulating knowledge or resources. For instance, one might say they are "käärimässä hihojaan" (rolling up their sleeves) to indicate preparing for hard work or a challenging task. The verb is an integral part of everyday Finnish vocabulary, reflecting the practical and sometimes metaphorical ways in which rolling and curling actions are described. Its conjugation follows standard Finnish verb patterns, with different endings indicating tense, mood, and person. The plural form is käärimät, and the past tense is käärin.