vapahtaa

Vapahtaa is a Finnish verb that translates to "to free" or "to release" in English. It is derived from the Finnish word "vapaus," which means "freedom." The verb "vapahtaa" is used in various contexts to indicate the action of setting someone or something free from restraints, obligations, or constraints. For example, one might say "vapahtaa vankeja" to mean "to free prisoners," or "vapahtaa talo" to mean "to free a house" from a mortgage or other financial burden.

In addition to its literal meanings, "vapahtaa" can also be used metaphorically to express the idea of liberating oneself from negative emotions, habits, or situations. For instance, someone might say "vapahtaa itsensä stressistä" to mean "to free oneself from stress."

The verb "vapahtaa" is a part of the Finnish language's rich vocabulary related to freedom and liberation. It is an important word for expressing concepts related to personal and societal freedom, as well as the act of releasing oneself or others from various forms of bondage.