Lykkääntynyt

Lykkääntynyt is a Finnish adjective meaning that something has been postponed or delayed. It is used to describe events, decisions, deadlines, or processes whose timing or realization has been pushed back from an original plan. The form functions as a predicative and attributive adjective, commonly appearing in formal or bureaucratic contexts.

Etymology and form: Lykkääntyä is the verb from which biztos the participial adjective lykkääntynyt is derived, using the common Finnish -ntynyt suffix to indicate a past participle. The word expresses that a state of postponement has occurred and is now a property of the subject, rather than describing a current action.

Usage: In daily Finnish, lykkääntynyt appears in news reports, official notices, and administrative language. Examples: “Istunto on lykkääntynyt.” “Päätös on lykkääntynyt useita viikkoja.” In some contexts it can imply multiple postponements or indefinite delays, depending on surrounding text.

Related terms: Synonyms and related expressions include siirretty (moved/shifted) and lykätä (to postpone). The choice between terms can reflect formality, nuance, or the immediacy of the delay.

Notes: While commonly understood, lykkääntynyt is more typical in formal writing than in casual speech, where speakers might say “on siirretty” or simply “on myöhässä” depending on context. The word should not be confused with related but distinct words describing lateness or endings of time windows.

See also: Postponement, Delayed, Siirto, Loppumääritys.