No. 772 in Finnish
paljastaa
To reveal or disclose.
In a sentence
Hän päätti paljastaa totuuden ystävilleen.
She decided to reveal the truth to her friends.
Here, 'paljastaa' is used in the sense of 'revealing' or making something previously unknown, such as the truth, known to others.
Ruusu alkoi paljastaa kauniit terälehtensä auringonpaisteessa.
The rose started to reveal its beautiful petals in the sunlight.
In this context, 'paljastaa' implies the gradual unveiling or showing of something, in this case, the petals of the rose.
Hänen eleensä paljastivat hänen todelliset tunteensa.
Her gestures revealed her true feelings.
Here, 'paljastaa' is applied to describe the act of unintentionally or subtly making known one's inner emotions or thoughts through actions.
Hän paljasti totuuden asiasta.
He revealed the truth about the matter.
In this sentence, "paljasti" is used as a verb meaning 'to reveal' something previously concealed or unknown.
Aurinko paljasti vuoriston kauneuden.
The sun unveiled the beauty of the mountain range.
Here, "paljasti" is used to describe an unveiling or exposing, often something visually notable.
Tarkka huomio paljasti vihjeen mysteeristä.
A keen observation exposed a clue about the mystery.
In this context, "paljasti" is used to signify uncovering or discovering through analysis or attention.
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