Peruuttavan

Peruuttavan is a Finnish word that translates to "reversing" or "backing up" in English. It is primarily used in a literal sense to describe the action of moving backward, typically with a vehicle. For instance, someone might say "Peruuttavan varovasti parkkipaikalta" which means "Reversing carefully out of the parking space." The word is formed from the verb "peruuttaa," meaning "to reverse" or "to back up."

Beyond its literal application, "peruuttavan" can also be used metaphorically. In this context, it might suggest a step backward in progress, a retraction of a statement, or a return to a previous state. For example, a political commentator might discuss "hallituksen peruuttavan lupauksistaan," meaning "the government backing down from its promises." The grammatical form "peruuttavan" is the genitive or accusative case of the present participle of the verb "peruuttaa," indicating an ongoing or habitual action of reversing, or the object of the action of reversing. Understanding this grammatical nuance is key to correctly interpreting its usage in different sentences.