suutavad

Suutavad is a Finnish term that translates to "can" or "are able to" in English. It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb "suuta," which means "to be able to" or "can." This verb is fundamental in the Finnish language, indicating capability, possibility, or permission.

The verb "suuta" is conjugated in Finnish according to person, number, and tense. "Suutavad" specifically denotes that a group of people or things possess the ability to perform a certain action. For example, "He suutavad laulda" would mean "They can sing." The context of the sentence determines the precise meaning of "suutavad," whether it refers to inherent ability, learned skill, or granted permission.

Understanding the conjugation of "suuta" is crucial for constructing grammatically correct Finnish sentences. While "suutavad" is the most common third-person plural form, variations exist for other tenses and moods. The use of "suutavad" highlights the importance of verb conjugation in Finnish, a language known for its agglutinative nature.