käytätävä

Käytätävä is a Finnish term that translates to "used" or "in use" when referring to an object or a place. It signifies that something is currently being occupied, utilized, or is in a state of being employed for its intended purpose.

In the context of objects, "käytätävä" can describe a tool that is actively being used, a piece of furniture that is occupied, or a resource that is being consumed. For example, a chair that is currently sat upon is "käytätävä." Similarly, a book that is being read or a vehicle that is being driven would also be described as "käytätävä."

When applied to places, "käytätävä" indicates that a space is occupied or in operation. A room that is currently in use, such as a classroom during a lesson or an office with someone working inside, is "käytätävä." Public spaces can also be "käytätävä," for instance, if a park bench has people sitting on it or a pathway is being traversed.

The term emphasizes the present state of activity or occupation. It is a common descriptor in everyday Finnish language to convey that something is not idle or vacant but is actively serving its function or being utilized. The opposite of "käytätävä" would be "vapaa" (free/empty) or "käyttämätön" (unused).