Kääntyvällä

Kääntyvällä is a Finnish term that translates to "turning" or "reversible" and is primarily used in a linguistic context. It refers to a morphological process where a word can be inflected or modified in such a way that its grammatical function or meaning can be altered, often indicating a change in direction or state.

In Finnish grammar, Kääntyvällä can describe how verbs or nouns change their form to express nuances of action or location. For instance, a verb might take on a passive or causative meaning through inflection. Similarly, nouns can be case-marked to indicate their role in a sentence, and some cases might be described as "kääntyvällä" if they allow for a broader range of interpretations or a shift in the noun's semantic scope.

The concept is also sometimes applied metaphorically to describe situations or concepts that are fluid or subject to change. However, its core usage remains within the realm of linguistic analysis, particularly in Finnish morphology and syntax. Understanding "kääntyvällä" is key to grasping the flexible and highly inflected nature of the Finnish language.