Pystytäkään

Pystytäkään is a Finnish word that translates most directly to "can stand up" or "is able to stand." It is a verb form, specifically the third-person singular conditional of the verb "pystyä," which means to be able to or to be capable of. The particle "kään" is an enclitic that adds emphasis, often implying a contrast or a concession, similar to "even" or "either" in English, depending on the context.

When used in a sentence, "pystytäkään" suggests a situation where standing up is possible, but perhaps under certain conditions or despite some difficulty. For example, "Hän ei pystytäkään istumaan" could be translated as "He can't even stand up" or "He is not even able to stand up," implying a significant impairment. Conversely, "Jos hän pystytäkään nousemaan, autan häntä" means "If he can even stand up, I will help him," indicating that standing is a significant achievement. The word encapsulates the ability to rise or remain upright, with the added nuance of potential challenge or unexpected capability.