Jättäytyy

Jättäytyy is a Finnish verb that translates to "stays," "remains," or "is left" in English. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb jättäytyä. This verb is reflexive, meaning the action is performed by the subject upon itself.

The verb jättäytyy is often used to describe a state of being or a situation where something or someone is in a particular place or condition. For example, it can indicate that a person or object is staying put, not moving, or remaining in a certain position. It can also imply being left behind or abandoned.

Consider the sentence "Hän jättäytyy kotiin" which means "He stays home." Here, jättäytyy conveys the idea of remaining in a specific location. Another use could be "Matkalaukku jättäytyy pois" translating to "The suitcase is left behind" or "is missing." In this context, it suggests something has been intentionally or unintentionally left.

The usage of jättäytyy is dependent on the context, but it generally points to a state of permanence, stillness, or being left in a particular circumstance. It is a common verb in everyday Finnish conversation and writing.