Viivästytät

Viivästytät is a Finnish verb meaning "you delay" or "you postpone." It is the second-person singular present tense form of the verb viivästyttää. This verb is used to describe the action of making something happen later than originally planned or intended.

The concept of delaying or postponing can apply to various situations. For example, one might viivästyttää a meeting, a payment, a decision, or even a journey. The reason for the delay can vary widely, from unforeseen circumstances to a deliberate choice to push back an event.

The verb viivästyttää itself is derived from the root "viive," which means "delay" or "lag." Therefore, viivästyttää literally means "to cause a delay." The form viivästytät specifically indicates that the subject performing the action of delaying is "you" (singular).

In everyday Finnish conversation, viivästytät might be used in sentences like "Miksi viivästytät lähtöä?" (Why are you delaying your departure?) or "Sinä viivästytät projektin valmistumista." (You are delaying the completion of the project.) Understanding this verb is important for comprehending the nuances of expressing time-related actions and responsibilities in Finnish.