rohkaistua

Rohkaistua is a Finnish verb that means to become encouraged, to gain confidence, or to grow bolder. It describes a change in a person’s mental or emotional state, often as a result of support, encouragement, or facing a challenge. The form is intransitive, distinguishing it from rohkaista, which means to encourage someone.

The word is related to rohkea, meaning brave. Rohkaista is the causative/transitive form meaning “to encourage,” while rohkaistua is the inchoative form indicating the subject themselves becoming encouraged or emboldened. In practical use it can refer to a gradual shift toward greater self-assurance in various contexts, such as work, studies, sports, or personal decisions.

Conjugation and usage follow standard patterns of Finnish -ua verbs. For example, present tense forms include minä rohkaistun (I become encouraged) and hän rohkaistuu (he/she becomes encouraged). The perfect form is minä olen rohkaistunut (I have become encouraged). The verb is commonly used with phrases that describe internal change rather than external action.

Examples:

- Hän rohkaistui ottamaan riskin. (He became encouraged to take the risk.)

Related terms include rohkaisu (encouragement) and rohkeus (courage). Rohkaistua is a useful word in contexts of motivation, resilience, and personal development, signaling a positive shift in outlook or resolve.