pelätään

Pelätään is a Finnish word that translates to "is feared" or "are feared" in English. It is the passive present participle of the verb "pelätä," which means "to fear." This form of the verb is used to describe something or someone that is the object of fear, or to express a general sense of being feared. For example, "Hän pelätään" would mean "He is feared," and "Heitä pelätään" would mean "They are feared." The word can also be used more abstractly, such as in the phrase "Sitä pelätään," meaning "It is feared."

The usage of pelätään is common in everyday Finnish conversation and literature. It conveys a sense of apprehension, dread, or worry directed towards a particular subject. The context in which pelätään is used will determine the specific nuance of the fear being expressed. It can range from a mild apprehension about a potential negative outcome to a strong, paralyzing fear of something or someone. Understanding the verb "pelätä" is key to grasping the meaning of its passive participle, pelätään.