syöttävän

The Finnish word "syöttävän" is the genitive singular form of the verb "syöttää." In its most common usage, "syöttää" means to feed, often in the context of providing food to someone or something. For example, "syöttävän lasta" would translate to "of feeding the child."

Beyond the literal meaning of feeding, "syöttää" can also be used metaphorically. It can refer to supplying or providing information, data, or even a service. For instance, "syöttävän tietoa järjestelmään" means "of inputting information into the system." In a more technical context, it can refer to supplying power or a signal.

The genitive case "syöttävän" is used when the action of feeding or supplying is the subject of a clause or when it is possessed by something else. It is a grammatical form that indicates a relationship or possession. The verb "syöttää" itself has various conjugations and forms depending on the tense, mood, and person. Understanding the genitive form "syöttävän" is crucial for comprehending how the action of feeding or supplying is grammatically integrated into Finnish sentences.