revittyä

Revittyä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to tear," "to rip," or "to be torn" in English. It is the past active participle of the verb "revitä," which means "to tear" or "to rip." The word "revittyä" is often used in contexts where something has been torn or ripped apart, either physically or metaphorically.

For instance, one might say "kirja oli revittyä" which translates to "the book was torn." This could refer to the physical state of a book whose pages have been ripped. Metaphorically, "revittyä" can describe a situation or a relationship that has been broken or fractured. An example of this would be "heidän ystävyytensä oli revittyä," meaning "their friendship was torn apart."

The grammatical form "revittyä" can function as an adjective or as part of a passive construction. When used as an adjective, it describes the state of being torn. As part of a passive construction, it indicates that an action of tearing has been performed on the subject. The verb itself, "revitä," is a common verb in Finnish and is used in a variety of everyday situations. Understanding "revittyä" is key to comprehending descriptions of damaged or broken objects or situations in the Finnish language.