kestämättömiin

kestämättömiin is a Finnish word that translates to "unsustainable" or "indefinite" in English, depending on the context. It is a derivative of the verb "kestää," meaning "to last" or "to endure." The suffix "-ttömiin" indicates the absence of something, so "kestämättömiin" literally means "without being able to last" or "without enduring."

In the context of sustainability and environmentalism, "kestämättömiin" refers to practices or systems that cannot be maintained in the long term without depleting resources or causing significant harm to the environment. This could apply to economic models, resource extraction methods, or consumption patterns. For example, a "kestämätön" economy relies on finite resources that are being consumed faster than they can be replenished. Similarly, "kestämätön" development is that which compromises the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

When used in a temporal sense, "kestämättömiin" can imply an indefinite or unending duration, often with a negative connotation suggesting a prolonged, undesirable state. For instance, a problem that continues "kestämättömiin" is a problem that goes on forever without resolution. This usage emphasizes the lack of a foreseeable end to a situation. The precise meaning is best understood by examining the surrounding words and the overall message of the text.