koettelevissa

Koettelevissa is a Finnish adjective form meaning “in testing” or “in challenging conditions.” It is the inessive plural form derived from the verb koetella, which means to test, challenge, or try. The expression describes conditions, environments, or tasks that are difficult or demanding, rather than the people themselves. The singular counterpart is koettelevassa (in testing).

In usage, koettelevissa is common in descriptive writing and reporting when conveying hardship or rigor. It can pair with nouns to emphasize difficulty, for example koettelevissa oloissa (in trying circumstances) or koettelevat tehtävät (the testing tasks). The term fits into Finnish descriptive language that uses participial forms to characterize contexts more vividly.

An English rendering is typically “in trying conditions” or “in testing circumstances.” This form helps convey the mood of endurance, discipline, or safety implications under stress. It is frequently found in literary prose, journalism, and discussions about challenging environments or procedures.

Examples: Koettelevissa oloissa työskenteleminen vaatii sekä henkistä että fyysistä kestävyyttä. The translation: Working in trying conditions requires both mental and physical endurance. Projekti on edennyt koettelevissa olosuhteissa. The project has progressed under trying conditions. Koettelevat tehtävät asettavat tiukat vaatimukset tiimille. The challenging tasks impose strict demands on the team.