nyökyttää

Nyökyttää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to nod" in English. It describes the action of moving one's head up and down. This gesture can be used to express agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment. For example, one might nyökyttää when they hear a statement they agree with, or when they are listening to someone speak and want to show they are paying attention.

The verb can also be used in more figurative senses. For instance, "puu nyökyttää" might describe a tree swaying in the wind. In this context, it refers to a similar up-and-down or swaying motion. The nuance of nyökyttää often depends on the surrounding context and the subject performing the action. It is a common and versatile verb in the Finnish language, used in everyday conversations and descriptions of natural phenomena.