häviävä

Häviävä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to lose" or "to fail" in English. It is derived from the Finnish word "häviö," which means "loss" or "failure." The verb is used to describe the act of losing something, such as a game, a competition, or a bet. It can also be used to describe the act of failing to achieve a goal or objective. In Finnish, the verb conjugates as follows: häviän (I lose), häviät (you lose), häviää (he/she/it loses), häviämme (we lose), häviätte (you all lose), häviävät (they lose). The past tense of the verb is "hävisin," and the past participle is "hävinyt." The verb can also be used in the passive voice, as in "häviöön" (to be lost) or "häviöön joutua" (to be defeated). In addition to its literal meaning, häviävä can also be used in a figurative sense to describe the act of losing one's way, losing one's temper, or losing one's mind. Overall, häviävä is a versatile and commonly used verb in the Finnish language, with a range of meanings and uses.