leikittää
Leikittää is a Finnish verb that primarily means to engage in play or to entertain, but it is most often used in the sense of to toy with or tease someone. It is a transitive verb and commonly appears in contexts describing social dynamics, emotions, or playful interaction.
In one sense, leikittää describes someone who toys with another person’s feelings, hopes, or expectations. This
In a more neutral sense, leikittää can also mean to entertain or amuse by playing, especially with
Etymology and usage notes: the form derives from leikki, the noun and verb meaning play, with the
Overall, leikittää covers both playful interaction and the more critical sense of toying with someone, with