viivyttelevät

The Finnish word "viivyttelevät" is the third-person plural present active participle of the verb "viivytellä," which translates to "to linger," "to delay," or "to procrastinate" in English. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action performed by multiple subjects. When used as an adjective, "viivyttelevät" describes someone or something that is delaying or hesitating. For example, one might refer to "viivyttelevät asiakkaat" as "lingering customers" or "delaying clients." In a sentence, it could be used to state that "Heikot talousluvut viivyttelevät investointeja," meaning "Weak economic figures are delaying investments." The core concept conveyed by "viivyttelevät" is a lack of immediate action or a tendency to postpone. It can imply a deliberate choice to wait, an inability to proceed, or simply a slow pace. The specific nuance often depends on the context in which the word is used.