epäilyttävältä

epäilyttävältä is a Finnish word that translates to "suspicious" or "doubtful" in English. It is the adessive case of the adjective epäilyttävä, meaning suspicious or questionable. The adessive case in Finnish is used to indicate location, possession, or accompaniment, and in this context, it suggests something that appears or feels suspicious.

The word epäilyttävältä can be used to describe a person, a situation, an object, or any circumstance that arouses suspicion or doubt. For example, one might say that a person's behavior was epäilyttävältä, meaning their behavior seemed suspicious. Similarly, a statement could be described as epäilyttävältä if it raises questions or seems untrustworthy.

The root of the word is epäillä, which means to doubt or suspect. The adjective epäilyttävä is formed by adding the suffix -ttävä, and the adessive case ending -ltä is appended to create epäilyttävältä. This grammatical structure highlights the object or situation from which the suspicion emanates.

Understanding epäilyttävältä requires an appreciation of Finnish grammar, particularly the use of cases. It conveys a sense of unease or mistrust, indicating that something is not quite right or warrants further investigation. The word is a common part of everyday Finnish conversation and can be applied to a wide range of contexts where a feeling of suspicion is present.