näytäminen

Näytäminen is a Finnish verb that translates to "to show" or "to display" in English. It is a fundamental verb in the Finnish language and is used in a wide variety of contexts. The most common meaning of näytäminen is to make something visible or apparent to someone. This can involve physical objects, information, or even emotions. For example, one might näytä something from a drawer, näytä a picture on a screen, or näytä happiness on their face.

Beyond the literal act of showing, näytäminen can also imply demonstrating or proving something. For instance, a student might näytä their understanding of a subject by answering questions, or a company might näytä their product's capabilities through a demonstration. The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as to indicate or suggest. A red traffic light näytä danger, and a person's tone of voice can näytä their mood.

The conjugation of näytäminen follows standard Finnish verb patterns. The infinitive form is näytä, and it changes based on tense, mood, and person. For example, in the present tense, "I show" is minä näytän, and "you show" is sinä näytät. The past tense forms include minä näytin ("I showed") and sinä näytit ("you showed"). The verb also has passive forms and imperative moods, further expanding its versatility in expressing various nuances of showing and displaying.