lennätä

Lennätä is a Finnish verb meaning "to fly" or "to make fly." It is the causative form of the verb "lentää," which also means "to fly." The causative form indicates that the subject is causing something to fly, rather than flying itself. For example, "Hän lennättää lintua" translates to "He is making the bird fly." This can involve actively throwing, launching, or otherwise propelling an object into the air.

The verb lennätä can be used in various contexts. It can refer to the act of flying a kite, a drone, or an airplane. For instance, "Lapset lennättävät leijaa" means "The children are flying a kite." In a more figurative sense, lennätä can also imply causing something to spread rapidly, such as news or rumors. "Sanat lennättivät uutisen" could mean "The words spread the news."

The conjugation of lennätä follows the standard Finnish verb conjugation patterns. It is an active verb and can be used in all tenses and moods. Understanding the distinction between "lentää" (to fly) and "lennätä" (to make fly) is crucial for accurate comprehension and usage of the Finnish language. The causative nature of "lennätä" highlights an action of causing movement through the air.