Pysytä

Pysytä is a Finnish verb meaning "to stay," "to remain," or "to last." It describes the state of being in a particular place, condition, or duration. The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be conjugated in various tenses and moods to express different temporal or modal meanings. For instance, "Pysyn kotona" translates to "I am staying at home," indicating a present action or intention. "Sää pysyi poutaisena" means "The weather remained fair," describing a past state.

The nuances of pysytä can extend to abstract concepts as well. One might "pysyä rauhallisena" (stay calm) or "pysyä uskollisena" (remain loyal). The verb often implies a sense of constancy or persistence. It can also be used to indicate survival or endurance, as in "Hän pysyi hengissä" (He stayed alive). The verb's versatility makes it a fundamental part of the Finnish language, enabling speakers to convey a wide range of meanings related to presence, duration, and stability.