näetä

näetä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to show" or "to display" in English. It is a common and versatile verb used in everyday conversation and writing. The word originates from the Finnish word "näkyä," which means "to be seen" or "to appear." This etymological connection highlights the core meaning of näetä, which involves making something visible or apparent.

The verb näetä can be used in various contexts. For example, one might "näetä kuvan" (show a picture) or "näetä tietä" (show the way). It can also be used to describe the act of presenting information, such as when a student "näettää läksynsä" (shows their homework) to a teacher. In a more abstract sense, it can refer to demonstrating a quality or feeling, like when someone "näyttää iloa" (shows joy), although the verb "näyttää" is more frequently used in such cases.

The conjugation of näetä follows the standard patterns of Finnish verbs. For instance, in the present tense, the first-person singular form is "näytän" (I show), the second-person singular is "näytät" (you show), and the third-person singular is "näyttää" (he/she/it shows). The past tense forms include "näytin" (I showed), "näytit" (you showed), and "näytti" (he/she/it showed). Understanding these conjugations is crucial for using the verb correctly in different grammatical situations.