pysyvästi

Pysyvästi is a Finnish adverb meaning permanently or for a long time. It indicates that a state, condition, or arrangement will continue without a planned end or with lasting effect. In practical use, it often accompanies verbs to describe lasting actions or statuses, for example: "Hän asuu pysyvästi täällä" (He lives here permanently). Another common usage is with a passive or stative phrase: "Sopimus on pysyvästi voimassa" (The contract remains in effect permanently).

Formation and nuance: pysyvästi is formed from the adjective pysyvä (permanent, lasting) with the adverbial suffix -sti. The adverb is invariable and does not change for person, number, or gender. It conveys degree of permanence rather than frequency, distinguishing it from words like "aina" (always) or "jatkuvasti" (continuously). It emphasizes that something is intended to endure rather than occur repeatedly.

Usage and context: Pysyvästi is common in both formal and everyday Finnish, including legal, administrative, and policy language, but it also appears in daily speech. It often marks long-term permanence as opposed to temporary states, as in the examples above. Related terms include pysyvä (adjective) and pysyvästi in constructions that describe lasting changes, agreements, or arrangements.