riippuma

riippuma is a Finnish verb that translates to "to hang" or "to depend" in English. Its usage can vary depending on the context, often implying a state of suspension or reliance.

In its literal sense, riippuma describes an object being suspended from a higher point. For example, a picture might riippuma on the wall, or laundry might riippuma on a clothesline. This usage emphasizes the physical act of hanging or being in a suspended position.

Figuratively, riippuma can express dependence or conditionality. A decision might riippuma on the outcome of another event, meaning it is contingent upon it. Similarly, someone's well-being might riippuma on external factors, highlighting their reliance on those factors. This idiomatic use is common in everyday conversation and writing, conveying a sense of interconnectedness or consequence. The past tense is riippui, and the past participle is riippunut. The imperative form is riipu. The verb belongs to the fourth conjugation group in Finnish grammar.