Käännyttyä

Käännyttyä is a Finnish word that translates to "turned" or "converted" in English. It is the past passive participle of the verb "kääntyä," which means to turn, to change, or to convert. The word can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, "käännyttyä" can refer to a physical turning. For example, one might say "tie on käännytty" meaning "the road has turned." Figuratively, it is most commonly used in the context of religious conversion. "Hän on käännytty kristinuskoon" means "He has converted to Christianity." In this sense, it signifies a change in belief or allegiance.

The word can also describe a change of opinion or a shift in perspective. For instance, "mielipide oli käännytty" could mean "the opinion had been changed." It implies that a prior state has been altered to a new one.

The grammatical form "käännyttyä" is the genitive case of the past passive participle. This means it is used when the participle acts as a noun or when it is modified by another genitive. For example, "hänen käännyttyä" might translate to "after his conversion." Understanding the grammatical case is crucial for accurate translation and usage in Finnish.