Viivästyttävä

The Finnish word "viivästyttävä" is an adjective that translates to "delaying" or "deferring" in English. It describes something that causes or contributes to a delay, postponement, or procrastination. The term is derived from the verb "viivästyttää," which means "to delay" or "to postpone."

"Viivästyttävä" can be used in various contexts. For example, it might describe a "viivästyttävä tekijä" (delaying factor), which is something that causes a process or event to take longer than expected. It can also refer to "viivästyttävä toiminta" (delaying action), which is an action taken to intentionally postpone something. In a more abstract sense, it can describe a characteristic or quality that inherently leads to delays.

The concept of "viivästyttävä" is often associated with inefficiency, bureaucracy, or deliberate tactics to stall progress. Understanding this term is useful for comprehending discussions related to project management, scheduling, and situations where timely completion is a concern. The word emphasizes the act of causing something to happen later than originally planned.