Viivästytyessä

Viivästytyessä is a Finnish word that translates to "when delayed" or "upon delay." It is a temporal adverbial form derived from the verb "viivästyä," meaning "to be delayed" or "to be late." The word functions to indicate a situation or consequence that occurs because something has been postponed or has not happened at the expected time.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and written communication to describe circumstances arising from a delay. For example, one might say "Viivästytyessä aikataulusta, joudumme muuttamaan suunnitelmiamme," which means "When delayed from the schedule, we will have to change our plans." The grammatical structure of "viivästytyessä" incorporates the passive present participle of "viivästyä" with the elative case ending, effectively creating a subordinate clause that signifies a condition of delay.

The precise nuance of "viivästytyessä" can vary depending on the context, but it consistently points to a cause-and-effect relationship where a delay is the cause. It is a functional word that allows for concise expression of postponed events and their subsequent impacts within the Finnish language.