vähentääntää

Vähentääntää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to reduce," "to diminish," or "to decrease." It describes the process of making something smaller in quantity, size, intensity, or scope. The word is formed from the root "vähentää," which also means to reduce or decrease, with the suffix "-ntää" implying a causative or intensive aspect, suggesting an action that actively causes or amplifies the reduction.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For example, one might vähentääntää their workload by delegating tasks, or vähentääntää pollution by adopting eco-friendly practices. It can also refer to a decrease in something abstract, such as vähentääntää stress levels or vähentääntää misunderstandings. The nuance of "vähentääntää" compared to "vähentää" can sometimes imply a more deliberate or forceful reduction, or a more significant and noticeable decrease. It's a common verb in everyday Finnish conversation and writing, used to express the concept of lessening or scaling back.