pyyhkäistään

Pyyhkäistään is a Finnish word that translates to "let's sweep" or "it will be swept" in English. It is the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb "pyyhkäistä," which means to sweep. The word can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Literally, pyyhkäistään refers to the act of cleaning a surface, such as a floor or a table, with a broom or brush. For example, "Pyyhkäistään pölyt pöydältä" translates to "Let's sweep the dust from the table." It can also be used to describe the action of wind or water moving something, as in "Lehdet pyyhkäistään pois polulta" meaning "The leaves are swept away from the path."

Figuratively, pyyhkäistään can denote a rapid or decisive action, often implying thoroughness or finality. It can suggest that something is being dealt with quickly or efficiently, or that a situation is being cleared up. For instance, "Ongelmat pyyhkäistään pois mielestä" could mean "The problems are swept away from the mind." In a more social context, it might imply a quick departure or dismissal, such as "Hänet pyyhkäistään ulos kokouksesta" which means "He was swept out of the meeting." The specific nuance of the figurative meaning often depends heavily on the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence.