viivästetään

The Finnish word "viivästetään" is the passive present tense form of the verb "viivästyttää," which means to delay, postpone, or put off. It indicates an action that is being delayed or caused to be delayed. The subject of the sentence is not performing the action of delaying; rather, the action is being done to the subject. For example, "Junat viivästetään" translates to "The trains are being delayed." This implies that an external factor or agent is causing the delay.

The term "viivästetään" can be used in various contexts, including transportation, project management, and administrative processes. In transportation, it commonly refers to delays in schedules, such as trains, buses, or flights. In project management, it might describe a task or a project phase that is being postponed due to unforeseen circumstances or resource issues. Administratively, it can signify that a process or a decision is being held up. The passive construction emphasizes the state of being delayed rather than who or what is causing the delay. Understanding this grammatical form is crucial for correctly interpreting Finnish sentences where an action is being intentionally postponed or hindered.