peruuntuvien

Peruuntuvien is a Finnish word that translates to "postponed" or "delayed" in English. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective peruuntuva, which means "postponing" or "delaying." The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and in written contexts to describe events, appointments, or actions that have been rescheduled to a later time.

The concept of postponement is universal, but the specific linguistic expression in Finnish often involves the adjective peruuntuva in its various grammatical forms. For instance, "peruuntuvien kokousten lista" would translate to "the list of postponed meetings." The genitive plural form, peruuntuvien, indicates possession or association with multiple postponed items.

Understanding this grammatical nuance is key to comprehending Finnish sentence structure and vocabulary. While the core meaning remains "delayed," the specific form used can convey different grammatical relationships within a sentence. The word can be applied to a wide range of situations, from a simple delayed train to a significant event being rescheduled. Its usage is straightforward, referring to something that has been moved back from its original planned time.