Questions & Answers about Siristän, koska näkö on sumea.
What is the dictionary form of siristän?
The basic form is siristää. It specifically means to narrow your eyes, like when looking at bright light or trying to see something more clearly.
Why isn't there a word for 'my' before näkö?
In Finnish, if it is obvious whose body part or sense is being talked about, the possessive word (like minun) is often left out. Since you are the one squinting, it is clear that it is your vision that is blurry.
How would I add 'both eyes' to this sentence to practice molemmat?
You would say Siristän molempia silmiä, koska.... The verb siristää takes the partitive case here. The partitive plural of molemmat uses the -mpi- stem to become molempia, matching the noun silmiä.
Is the word sumea (blurry) related to sumu (fog)?
Yes! Sumu means fog or mist. Adding the common adjective ending -ea creates sumea, which means foggy, fuzzy, or blurry.