viivästytän

The Finnish word viivästytän translates to "I delay" or "I postpone" in English. It is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb viivästyttää, which means to cause a delay or to make something late.

The verb viivästyttää is a causative verb, meaning it implies causing an action to happen. In this case, it means causing a delay. For example, one might say "Sää viivästyttää lentoa" which means "The weather delays the flight." When used in the first person, "viivästytän" indicates that the speaker is the one causing the delay, either intentionally or unintentionally. For instance, "Minä viivästytän kokousta" translates to "I am delaying the meeting."

The concept of delay is common in many contexts, including transportation, project management, and personal schedules. The term viivästytän specifically highlights the personal agency or responsibility in the act of delaying. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. Understanding this word helps in comprehending Finnish expressions related to time and scheduling.