väistäen

väistäen is a Finnish word that translates to "dodging" or "evading" in English. It is commonly used in contexts where a person or object is actively trying to avoid contact with something else. This could be physical avoidance, such as dodging a thrown object, or it could be metaphorical, like dodging a difficult question or responsibility.

The verb form of väistäen is "väistää," meaning to dodge or to yield. The "-en" ending in "väistäen" indicates the present active participle, suggesting an ongoing action of dodging. Therefore, when something is described as happening "väistäen," it implies that the action of avoidance is currently in progress.

In everyday Finnish conversation, väistäen can describe a variety of situations. For example, a pedestrian might be seen väistäen traffic, or a politician might be accused of väistäen tough questions from the press. The word carries a sense of deliberate action and a desire to escape or circumvent a particular encounter. It is a versatile term that captures the essence of avoiding something, whether it be a physical threat or a more abstract challenge.