Pysäytettävä

Pysäytettävä is a Finnish word that translates to "stoppable" or "to be stopped" in English. It is a passive participle of the verb "pysäyttää," which means "to stop." The word can be used in various contexts to describe something that has the potential to be halted or that is currently in a state of being stopped.

For example, in a sentence like "Juna on pysäytettävä," the meaning is "The train must be stopped." Here, "pysäytettävä" indicates an obligation or necessity to stop the train. Alternatively, it can describe a situation where something is inherently stoppable. If a process is described as "pysäytettävä," it implies that measures can be taken to bring it to a halt.

The word's grammatical form can change depending on its function in a sentence. It can be used as an adjective modifying a noun, or as part of a verbal construction. Understanding the context is crucial for correctly interpreting the precise meaning of "pysäytettävä" in Finnish. It is a common term used in everyday language, safety instructions, and technical descriptions where the concept of stopping is relevant.