onettää

onettää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to put out," "to extinguish," or "to turn off" in English. It is a common verb used in a variety of contexts. For example, one might onettää a fire (sammua tulen), meaning to extinguish a fire. Similarly, it can be used to turn off lights (sammua valot) or other electrical devices.

The verb conjugates like other Finnish verbs. The infinitive form is onettää. The present tense first person singular is onetan, meaning "I put out" or "I turn off." The past tense first person singular is onetin, meaning "I put out" or "I turned off." The imperative mood for the second person singular is oneta, meaning "put out!" or "turn off!"

onettää can also be used figuratively. For instance, one might say that a person has onettanut their own chances, meaning they have ruined or spoiled their opportunities. In this sense, it implies a self-inflicted negative outcome. The word is derived from the root "onetti," which relates to the concept of something being finished or ended. Understanding the various uses of onettää is key to comprehending Finnish speech and writing.