Pysyvät

Pysyvät is a Finnish word that can function as either an adjective form or a verb form, depending on the context. As an adjective, pysyvät is the plural nominative form of pysyvä, meaning permanent, lasting, or durable. It is used to describe plural nouns, and like other Finnish adjectives it agrees with the noun in number and case. Examples include pysyvät ratkaisut (permanent solutions) and pysyvät muistot (lasting memories).

As a verb, pysyvät is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb pysyä, which means to stay or to remain. It is used to describe actions performed by they, such as He pysyvät kotona (They stay at home) or He pysyvät rauhallisina (They remain calm). The form can appear in affirmative sentences and is negated with ei, as in He eivät pysy kotona.

Etymology and nuance: pysyvät derives from the root pysy- found in both pysyä and pysyvä. The adjective sense conveys durability or permanence, while the verb sense expresses ongoing action of staying or remaining. The two uses share a common root but have different grammatical roles and meanings in sentences.

Usage notes: The two uses are distinct grammatically—one is an attributive adjective form for plural nouns, the other a verb form. They should not be confused with pysyvä (the singular form meaning permanent) or pysyvyys (permanence or stability as a noun).

See also: pysyä, pysyvä, pysyvyys.