paljastus

Paljastus is a noun meaning revelation, unveiling, or disclosure in Finnish and Estonian. It refers to the act of making something hidden known or the content that is revealed. The term is used across religious, literary, journalistic, and everyday contexts to describe the moment when information that was previously concealed becomes known.

Paljastus derives from the verb paljastaa in Finnish and paljastama in Estonian, both meaning to reveal or uncover. The noun form describes the act or result of that verb.

In religion, paljastus can refer to a divine communication or revelation. In literature and film, it’s the moment of revelation that changes the audience's understanding. In journalism and politics, paljastus denotes an exposé or disclosure of information about wrongdoing or hidden facts.

In everyday language, paljastus can describe personal confessions or the disclosure of sensitive information within relationships.

See also: Revelation; Disclosure; Unmasking.