Pidettävävä

Pidettävävä is a Finnish word that translates to something like "maintainable," "sustainable," or "that which can be kept." It is derived from the verb "pitää," meaning "to keep" or "to hold." The suffix "-ttävä" indicates a passive potential, suggesting that something is capable of being kept or maintained.

The term is often used in contexts related to environmentalism, economics, and resource management. For example, a "pidettävävä elämäntapa" would refer to a lifestyle that is sustainable and does not deplete resources for future generations. Similarly, "pidettävävä talous" would describe an economic system that can be maintained in the long term without causing significant harm to the environment or society.

In a broader sense, "pidettävävä" can also describe something that is manageable or feasible. If a task is described as "pidettävävä," it implies that it is achievable within given constraints. The concept emphasizes the importance of long-term viability and responsible stewardship of resources and systems.