hyllyttää

Hyllyttää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to shelve" or "to put something on a shelf" in English. It is commonly used in everyday contexts to describe the act of placing items, such as books, groceries, or other objects, onto shelves for storage or display. The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense to mean "to postpone" or "to put aside" an idea, project, or task.

For instance, one might say "Laitan kirjat hyllyttää" which means "I will put the books on the shelf." In the figurative sense, "Hyllytän tämän projektin toistaiseksi" translates to "I will shelve this project for now." The word is derived from the Finnish noun "hylly," meaning "shelf."

The verb "hyllyttää" is a regular verb in Finnish grammar, following standard conjugation patterns. Its past tense form is "hyllytti" and the past participle is "hyllytetty." The infinitive form "hyllyttää" is used with modal verbs or in certain grammatical constructions. Understanding "hyllyttää" is key to comprehending common Finnish expressions related to organizing, storing, and delaying actions or plans.