tähyillä

Tähyillä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to look for," "to search," or "to seek" in English. It is a common and versatile verb used in everyday conversation and literature. The infinitive form is tähyillä, and it can be conjugated in various tenses and moods to express different nuances of searching. For example, "minä tähyilin" means "I was looking for," while "hän tähyilee" means "he/she is looking for." The verb can also be used reflexively, as in "tähyillä itseään," meaning "to look for oneself," which can imply self-reflection or a search for identity.

The act of tähyillä can range from a casual glance to a determined investigation. It can be used when looking for a lost object, searching for information, or even metaphorically when one is seeking something abstract like happiness or purpose. The context of the sentence typically clarifies the specific meaning and intensity of the search. The word itself has a slightly more active and deliberate connotation than a simple "to see" or "to look." It suggests a purpose behind the visual action. Understanding tähyillä is key to comprehending a wide range of Finnish expressions related to seeking and discovery.