jäähtymättä

Jäähtymättä is a Finnish word that translates to "without cooling down" or "without getting cold." It is the adessive form of the infinitive "jäähtyä," which means to cool down or become cold. The word is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or emotion that remains intense or unchanged, even when one might expect it to subside. For instance, a passionate argument might continue jäähtymättä, or a strong feeling of determination might persist jäähtymättä.

In a literal sense, jäähtymättä can refer to something that is not allowed to cool down, perhaps in a process or a scientific experiment. However, its more common usage is in describing the sustained nature of something that would typically be expected to decrease in intensity. This could apply to anger, excitement, or even physical objects that are deliberately kept warm. The concept emphasizes a lack of decrease or abatement. The adverbial nature of the word allows it to modify verbs, indicating that an action is performed or a state exists without any cooling or reduction.