Pysäyttävissä

Pysäyttävissä is a Finnish word that translates to "stoppable" or "can be stopped" in English. It is the translative plural form of the participle pysäytettävissä, which is derived from the verb pysäyttää, meaning "to stop" or "to halt." This grammatical form indicates that something is in a state where it is possible to stop it, and it refers to multiple entities or things.

The concept of pysäyttävissä can be applied in various contexts. For instance, in traffic, a vehicle might be described as pysäyttävissä if its brakes are functioning and it can be brought to a halt. In a more abstract sense, a process or a trend could be considered pysäyttävissä if there are actions or interventions that can prevent its continuation. The word emphasizes the potential for control or cessation.

Understanding pysäyttävissä requires knowledge of Finnish grammar, specifically its case system and verb conjugations. The translative case, indicated by the "-ssä/-si" ending, signifies a change or transition into a state. In this instance, it denotes the state of being capable of being stopped. The plural form implies that this capability applies to more than one object or phenomenon.