Pysähtyvä

Pysähtyvä is a Finnish word that translates to "stopping" or "halted" in English. It is the present active participle of the verb pysähtyä, which means "to stop" or "to halt." This form can be used in various grammatical constructions, often functioning as an adjective or part of a nominal phrase. For example, it can describe something that is in the process of stopping, such as a "pysähtyvä juna" (stopping train), indicating a train that is currently in the act of decelerating or coming to a standstill.

The word can also refer to something that has stopped or is in a state of being stopped. In this context, it might be used to describe a situation or event that has been brought to a halt. The nuance of "pysähtyvä" lies in its active nature, implying a process or a current state of being stopped, rather than a completed action of stopping. It is a versatile word in Finnish, contributing to the language's ability to express precise temporal and situational states.