väärindada

väärindada is a Finnish verb. It generally translates to "to misinterpret," "to misunderstand," or "to misrepresent." The core meaning revolves around perceiving or presenting something incorrectly.

The verb is formed by combining the prefix "väärin-" which means "wrong" or "incorrectly," with the verb "indada," which in this context means "to indicate," "to show," or "to represent." Therefore, literally, it suggests indicating or representing something wrongly.

In practice, "väärindada" can be used in various contexts. One might väärindada someone's intentions, meaning to misunderstand their true motivations. It can also refer to väärindada a piece of evidence, implying that it has been misrepresented or presented in a misleading way. Similarly, a statement or an action can be väärindada, leading to a false impression.

The opposite of väärindada would be to understand or represent something correctly. While there isn't a single direct antonym that perfectly captures all nuances, concepts like "ymmärtää oikein" (to understand correctly) or "esittää oikein" (to present correctly) convey the opposite meaning. The concept of väärindada highlights the importance of accurate perception and communication.