lepäävää

Lepäävä is a Finnish word that translates to "resting" or "sleeping" in English. It is the present active participle of the verb "lepää," which means to rest or sleep. The word can be used as an adjective to describe someone or something that is in a state of rest or sleep. For example, "lepäävä kissa" means "a sleeping cat," and "lepäävä ihminen" means "a resting person."

In a more figurative sense, "lepäävä" can also refer to something that is dormant, inactive, or in a state of repose. This could apply to natural phenomena, such as a volcano that is not currently erupting but is still considered active, or to abstract concepts like a paused project or a period of inactivity. The context in which "lepäävä" is used typically clarifies whether it refers to literal rest or a more metaphorical state of being.

The grammatical form "lepäävä" is a participle, which functions similarly to an adjective in Finnish, modifying nouns. It can also be used adverbially to describe how an action is performed. Understanding this participle is key to comprehending various descriptions of states of rest or inactivity in the Finnish language.