ulottää

ulottää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to extend", "to reach", or "to stretch" in English. It is used to describe the action of making something longer, wider, or to reach a particular point or distance. The verb can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

In a literal context, ulottää can describe the physical act of stretching out one's arm or leg, or extending a rope or a piece of fabric. For example, "Hän ulotti kätensä omenaan" translates to "He reached his hand for the apple." It can also describe the geographical extension of a region or a road, such as "Tie ulottuu meren rantaan" meaning "The road extends to the seashore."

Figuratively, ulottää can refer to the expansion of influence, knowledge, or services. For instance, "Yritys ulottaa toimintaansa ulkomaille" means "The company is extending its operations abroad." It can also describe the ability of something to reach a certain level or impact, like "Tämä laki ulottuu koskemaan kaikkia kansalaisia" which translates to "This law extends to affect all citizens." The verb is conjugated according to standard Finnish grammar rules, changing its form based on tense, mood, and person.