nostaavat

nostaavat is a Finnish word that translates to "they lift" or "they raise" in English. It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb nostaa, meaning to lift, raise, or pick up. The word can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a literal sense, nostaavat can refer to the physical act of lifting or raising objects. For example, "Työntekijät nostaavat laatikoita" translates to "The workers lift boxes." It can also describe the action of raising oneself, as in "Lapset nostavat kätensä kysyäkseen" meaning "The children raise their hands to ask."

Figuratively, nostaavat can describe the act of elevating something in status, importance, or mood. For instance, "Musiikki nostavat tunnelmaa" means "Music raises the mood." It can also imply an increase or improvement, such as "Palkat nostavat elintasoa" which translates to "Wages raise the standard of living." The word is a common element in everyday Finnish conversation and writing, reflecting a wide range of actions and concepts related to upward movement and enhancement.