Vapauttamatta

The Finnish word "vapauttamatta" is a negative participle form of the verb "vapauttaa," which means "to release" or "to liberate." As a standalone word, "vapauttamatta" translates to "without releasing" or "without setting free." It signifies an action that is not performed, specifically the act of releasing or liberating someone or something.

For example, in a sentence, one might say "Hän lähti, vapauttamatta häntä" which translates to "He left, without releasing her." This implies that a release was expected or possible, but it did not occur. The word carries a sense of incompletion or an unfulfilled obligation. It can be used in various contexts, from physical liberation to the release of information or emotions. The grammatical structure of "vapauttamatta" indicates a concurrent or preceding inaction in relation to another event. It is a common and useful adverbial participle in the Finnish language.