vihettää

Viheltää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to whistle" in English. It describes the act of producing a sound by forcing air through pursed lips or through a specially designed instrument. The sound produced is typically high-pitched and can be used for various purposes.

In common usage, viheltää can refer to a person whistling a tune, a bird's call, or even the sound of wind blowing. For example, someone might viheltää a happy melody while walking, or a train might viheltää its arrival. Birds are often described as viheltää when they sing. The wind can also viheltää as it passes through narrow openings.

The verb can also be used figuratively. For instance, it might describe something moving very quickly, making a whistling sound as it goes. It can also refer to a sound of warning or signalling. In some contexts, viheltää can also describe the sound of steam escaping. The versatility of the verb allows it to be applied to a range of natural and man-made sounds.