välttyvät

Välttyvät is a Finnish word that describes the act of avoiding or evading something. It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb "välttyä," which means to avoid, escape, or be spared. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and written Finnish to indicate that a group of people or things are successfully managing to steer clear of a negative outcome, danger, or unwanted situation.

The context in which "välttyvät" is used can vary. For example, it might be said that "Heikot säästöt välttyvät talouskriisiltä" which translates to "Weak savings are spared from the economic crisis." This implies that the savings are not being negatively impacted by the crisis. Another example could be "Lapset välttyvät flunssalta hyvän hygienian ansiosta," meaning "The children are avoiding the flu thanks to good hygiene." Here, the focus is on successfully preventing an illness.

The word emphasizes a passive avoidance, suggesting that the subject of the sentence is not actively fighting against something, but rather that circumstances or actions have led to them not being affected. It conveys a sense of good fortune or successful preventative measures. The concept of "välttyvät" is fundamental in understanding how negative events are described as being sidestepped in Finnish.