lättää

Lättää is a Swedish verb that translates to "to relieve," "to ease," or "to lighten" in English. It is often used to describe the act of reducing a burden, stress, or discomfort. The verb can be applied in various contexts, both literal and figurative. For instance, one might "lättää" a heavy load by carrying it differently or by dividing it among several people. In a more metaphorical sense, a person might "lättää" their mind by talking about their worries or by engaging in relaxing activities. The past tense of lättää is "lättade" and the supine form is "lättat." The word can also be used in its imperative form, "lätta," encouraging someone to alleviate a burden. Common phrases include "lättää på trycket," meaning to relieve pressure, often used when discussing something that has been building up and needs to be released. It can also refer to the lightening of a physical object or a situation.