valvottaa

Valvottaa is a Finnish verb that translates to "to make someone stay awake" or "to keep someone up." It is often used in situations where a person or event is preventing someone from sleeping. For example, one might say "Melu valvotti minua koko yön" which means "The noise kept me awake all night." The verb can also be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe something that occupies one's thoughts or prevents one from relaxing.

The verb "valvottaa" is derived from the root word "valvoa," which means "to stay awake" or "to be vigilant." The "-ttaa" suffix indicates that the verb is causative, meaning it causes an action to happen. Therefore, "valvottaa" literally means to cause someone to stay awake.

Common contexts for using "valvottaa" include discussions about sleep disturbances, noisy neighbors, ongoing projects, or stressful situations. It can also be used to describe the feeling of being too excited or anxious to sleep. For instance, "Hänen uutiset valvottivat minua" could mean "His news kept me awake," implying the news was either exciting or worrying. The verb is a common part of everyday Finnish vocabulary.