Hälyttävänä

Hälyttävänä is a Finnish word that translates to "alarming" or "disturbing" in English. It is often used to describe a situation, event, or phenomenon that causes concern or worry. The word can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from minor inconveniences to serious threats.

For example, a sudden drop in temperature might be described as hälyttävänä if it poses a risk to crops or public health. Similarly, a political development that undermines democratic principles could be considered hälyttävänä. The word implies a sense of unease and the need for attention or action.

In a more personal context, a person's behavior might be described as hälyttävänä if it suggests they are in distress or acting in a way that could be harmful to themselves or others. It carries a connotation of something that warrants observation and potentially intervention.

The etymology of the word is rooted in the Finnish word "häly," which refers to noise or disturbance. The "-ttävänä" suffix indicates a state or quality, thus "hälyttävänä" describes something that is in a state of causing disturbance or alarm. It is a common adjective in Finnish used to convey a sense of potential danger or negative consequence.