syöttämän

Syöttämään is a Finnish verb that translates to "to feed" or "to give." It is a common verb used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative. In its most literal sense, syöttämään refers to the act of providing food to another being, such as feeding a pet, a child, or livestock. This can involve offering solid food, liquids, or even simply placing food within reach.

Beyond the direct act of providing sustenance, syöttämään can also describe the act of supplying something necessary for a process or function. For example, one might syöttämään a computer with data, a machine with fuel, or a fire with wood. In these instances, the verb implies providing the input or resource required for operation or continuation.

Figuratively, syöttämään can convey the idea of introducing information or influence. It might be used to describe someone deliberately providing biased information to another person, essentially "feeding" them a particular narrative. It can also refer to nurturing or cultivating something, such as feeding an idea or a passion. The context in which syöttämään is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning. The verb is inflected according to tense, mood, and person, following standard Finnish grammar.