Väsytetään

"Väsytetään" is a Finnish verb form derived from the word "väsyä," which means "to get tired" or "to become weary." The infinitive form "väsyä" is used to describe the process of growing exhausted, either physically or mentally. When conjugated into the imperative mood as "väsytetään," it instructs someone to allow themselves to become tired or to encourage others to do so.

The imperative form "väsytetään" is less common in everyday speech compared to other verb forms, as it is often used in more formal or instructional contexts. For example, it might appear in written instructions, such as health or wellness guidelines, where the emphasis is on encouraging rest or relaxation. In practice, Finnish speakers more frequently use alternative phrasing, such as "anna itsellesi levätä" (allow yourself to rest) or "ole väsynyt" (be tired), to convey the same idea.

The verb "väsyä" is a weak verb in Finnish, meaning its past tense and past participle forms follow predictable patterns. The present tense of "väsyä" is "väsyn," while the past tense is "väsyin," and the past participle is "väsynyt." The imperative form "väsytetään" is formed by adding the suffix "-tään" to the stem of the verb, which is "väsyt-," indicating a passive or reciprocal action.

In Finnish grammar, verbs ending in "-tään" are often used to express a reciprocal or passive action, where the subject is both the doer and receiver of the action. For instance, "puhutaan" means "to talk" (reciprocal) or "let's talk," while "väsytetään" suggests a collective or passive state of tiredness. This form is particularly useful in contexts where the focus is on the shared experience of fatigue or exhaustion among a group.