lähteviksi

Lähteviksi is a Finnish word with the primary meaning of "departing" or "leaving." It functions as a past passive participle of the verb "lähteä," which means "to leave," "to depart," "to go," or "to set out." The word "lähteviksi" specifically indicates a state or condition of having departed or been caused to depart, often implying a completed action or a resulting state.

In grammatical contexts, "lähteviksi" can be used in various ways. It can appear as part of a compound predicate, describing a situation where something is deemed or considered to be leaving. For example, "hänet todettiin lähteviksi" translates to "he was declared to be leaving" or "he was found to be departing." It can also be used in a more general sense to describe things that are in the process of departing or are intended to depart.

The precise nuance of "lähteviksi" can depend on the surrounding sentence structure and context. It is a relatively uncommon word in everyday spoken Finnish, but it is encountered in more formal or literary writing. Understanding its connection to the verb "lähteä" and its role as a past passive participle is key to deciphering its meaning.