Finnish Word of the Day
avata
/A-va-ta/ • verb — 31st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to open (something)
Examples
- Voitko avata oven, kiitos?
(Can you open the door, please?) - Hän avasi lahjan varovasti.
(He/She opened the gift carefully.) - Muista avata sähköposti ja vastata nopeasti.
(Remember to open your email and reply quickly.)
Synonyms
- aukaista
- availla
Avata is used for physically opening things (doors, boxes) and for opening files, apps or conversations. Use 'Voitko avata...?' for polite requests or the imperative 'avaa' for direct commands. It is a transitive verb and commonly appears in everyday speech.
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