Sietämättä

Sietämättä is a Finnish word that translates to "without enduring," "without tolerating," or "intolerably" in English. It is a negative participle form of the verb "sietää," which means "to endure," "to tolerate," or "to bear."

The word can be used in various contexts to express the absence of tolerance or endurance. For example, one might say "hän elää sietämättä kipua" which means "he lives without enduring pain." In this instance, "sietämättä" highlights the complete lack of tolerance for the suffering.

Another usage is to describe something as extremely unpleasant or unbearable. For instance, "sää oli sietämättä" translates to "the weather was unbearable." Here, "sietämättä" functions as an adverb, intensifying the negative quality of the weather to an extreme degree. The word can also appear in phrases indicating a refusal to accept something, such as "en aio sietämättä tätä" meaning "I will not tolerate this." This expresses a firm stance against an unacceptable situation. Understanding "sietämättä" requires recognizing its root verb and its function in negating or intensifying a state of being or an action.