veteä

Veteä is a Finnish verb that has several distinct meanings depending on the context. Its primary and most common translation into English is "to pull," as in physically exerting force to move something towards oneself. This can apply to objects, such as pulling a rope or a cart.

Beyond physical exertion, "veteä" can also mean "to draw" in a more abstract sense. This might involve drawing a conclusion, drawing a picture, or drawing water from a well. In certain idiomatic expressions, it can also mean "to play" or "to perform," particularly in the context of music, as in "veteä musiikkia" (to play music).

Another significant meaning of "veteä" relates to consumption, specifically "to drink" or "to consume" beverages, especially alcoholic ones. For example, "hän veteä olutta" translates to "he is drinking beer." This usage is common in informal speech.

Furthermore, "veteä" can describe the action of drawing something out, such as pulling a tooth or drawing a knife. It can also be used to describe the act of stretching or extending something, like pulling a piece of dough. The precise meaning is always clarified by the surrounding words and the overall situation.