Käännettävän

Käännettävän is a Finnish word that translates to "turnable," "reversible," or "translatable" in English, depending on the context. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective käännettävä. The root word käännettävä describes something that can be turned, reversed, or translated.

In a physical context, käännettävän can refer to objects or components that are designed to be flipped or rotated. For example, a käännettävän table might have different surfaces on each side, or a käännettävän blade on a tool could be used in two different orientations. This characteristic often implies a dual functionality or adaptability.

In a more abstract sense, käännettävän can relate to concepts or information that can be expressed in multiple ways or languages. For instance, a literary work that is käännettävän would be one that can be translated into other languages. Similarly, a concept that is käännettävän might be explainable through different metaphors or analogies.

The grammatical form, genitive plural, suggests possession or relation to multiple turnable/reversible/translatable items. For example, "näiden käännettävän sivujen lukumäärä" would mean "the number of these turnable pages." The precise meaning is always derived from the surrounding words and the overall situation in which the word is used. Its versatility makes it a useful adjective in various fields of Finnish language use.