pidentyneinä

Pidentyneinä is a Finnish term that translates to "lengthened" or "extended" in English. It is often used in a context referring to a period of time, such as a workday or a vacation. For example, "työpäivä oli pidentyneinä" would mean "the workday was extended." This can imply that the work went on for longer than usual, perhaps due to unforeseen circumstances or extra tasks. Similarly, "loma oli pidentyneinä" could mean the vacation was longer than initially planned, possibly due to travel delays or simply a desire to stay longer.

The term can also be used more abstractly to describe a situation or process that has been prolonged. It carries a neutral connotation, simply stating that something has taken more time than expected or planned. The specific reason for the extension is usually clarified by the surrounding context. It is a common and straightforward word in Finnish, used to describe a simple temporal extension.