Nähtävistä

Nähtävistä is a Finnish word that translates to "visible," "in sight," or "observable" in English. It is the elative plural form of the adjective nähtävä. The elative case in Finnish indicates removal or separation from something, and the plural form signifies that the subject is multiple or is being considered in relation to multiple entities.

When used, nähtävistä implies that something has moved from a state of being hidden or unseen to a state of being apparent or detectable. For example, if a ship was previously out of sight, one might say se tuli nähtäviin, meaning "it came into view." Similarly, if an object has been found after being lost, it could be described as being löydetty nähtäviin, or "found and made visible."

The word is commonly encountered in contexts related to observation, discovery, and appearance. It can refer to physical objects or abstract concepts that become apparent. The grammatical structure of nähtävistä suggests a transition from an unseen or unknown state to one where it can be perceived or understood. Understanding the elative case is crucial to fully grasp the nuance of this word, as it highlights the movement from a state of non-visibility to visibility.