keskeytettävä

Keskeytettävä is a Finnish word that translates to "interruptible" or "to be interrupted" in English. It is a verb form, specifically the passive present participle of the verb "keskeyttää" which means to interrupt. This grammatical form indicates that something or someone has the characteristic of being able to be interrupted or is in a state where it is subject to interruption.

The word can be used in various contexts. For example, a "keskeytettävä tehtävä" would refer to a task that can be paused and resumed later. Similarly, a "keskeytettävä puhelu" describes a phone call that might be interrupted. The meaning is always tied to the idea of stopping an ongoing action or process.

In technical or system contexts, "keskeytettävä" might refer to a process or operation that can be halted by an external signal or event. This is common in computer science, where certain processes are designed to be interruptible to allow for multitasking or handling urgent tasks. The concept is crucial for efficient resource management and responsiveness.

The passive nature of the participle highlights that the interruption is something that happens to the subject, rather than something the subject initiates. It describes a potential or a state of being. Understanding this grammatical nuance is key to correctly interpreting its usage in Finnish.