lähettaa

Lættaa is a common Finnish verb that translates to "to send" or "to transmit" in English. It encompasses a wide range of actions involving the movement of something from one place or person to another. This can include physical objects, such as sending a letter or a package, or non-physical entities, like sending a message, an email, or a signal.

The verb lættaa is highly versatile and its precise meaning can be inferred from the context in which it is used. For example, "laitan kirjeen postiin" means "I am sending a letter by mail," while "lähetä minulle sähköposti" translates to "send me an email." It can also be used to describe the act of dispatching or forwarding something.

In a broader sense, lættaa can also refer to transmitting information or data. This might involve sending a radio signal, broadcasting a television program, or transmitting computer data. The core concept remains the same: initiating the movement of something towards a recipient or destination. The conjugation of lættaa follows standard Finnish verb patterns, with variations for tense, mood, and person. Understanding its various uses is fundamental to comprehending Finnish communication.