peitellään

Peitellään is a Finnish verb meaning "to hide" or "to conceal." It is the passive form of the verb "peitellä," which also means to hide. The word "peitellään" literally translates to "is being hidden" or "will be hidden." This form is used in sentences where the subject is not actively performing the action of hiding but is the object of that action. For example, "Avaimet peitellään" would mean "The keys are being hidden."

The verb "peitellä" and its passive form "peitellään" can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative. Literally, it can refer to hiding physical objects, such as hiding a toy under a blanket or hiding a secret document. Figuratively, it can be used to describe concealing emotions, intentions, or information. For instance, someone might "peitellä" their sadness by smiling, or a company might "peitellä" financial losses.

The nuances of "peitellään" can vary depending on the sentence structure and surrounding words. It implies a deliberate act of concealment, suggesting that something is intentionally being kept out of sight or knowledge. The emphasis is on the state of being hidden rather than the agent performing the hiding. Understanding the passive voice in Finnish is crucial to correctly interpreting and using "peitellään."