Lieviytyy

Lieviytyy is a Finnish verb that translates to "to float" or "to drift" in English. It is derived from the noun "lievi," which means "lightness" or "buoyancy." The verb is used to describe the action of an object moving on the surface of a liquid or gas without sinking or being anchored. For example, "The leaf lies on the surface of the pond, floating gently in the current" or "The hot air balloon lies in the sky, drifting slowly."

Lieviytyy is a regular verb in Finnish, with the following conjugations in the present tense:

- Minä lieviin (I float)

- Sinä lieviit (You float)

- Hän/Hän lievii (He/She floats)

- Me lieviimme (We float)

- Te lieviitte (You float)

- He/Ne lieviivät (They float)

The past tense form of lieviytyy is "lievittyi," and the past participle is "lievittynyt." The verb can also be used in the passive voice, with the form "lievitetään" in the present tense and "lievitetty" as the past participle. Lieviytyy is commonly used in contexts involving water, air, or other fluids, and it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where something seems effortless or unanchored.