viivästävän

The Finnish word "viivästävän" is the genitive singular form of the present active participle of the verb "viivästää". "Viivästää" means to delay, postpone, or cause to be late. Therefore, "viivästävän" translates to "of delaying" or "that is delaying" when referring to a singular entity. It functions grammatically as a modifier or part of a larger noun phrase, indicating possession or a descriptive characteristic related to the act of delaying. For instance, in a sentence like "hänen viivästävän syynsä" (the reason for his delaying), "viivästävän" modifies "syynsä" (his reason), specifying that the reason is connected to the act of delaying. It can also be used in a more abstract sense to refer to the concept or process of delaying itself. Understanding the context in which "viivästävän" appears is crucial for accurate translation and comprehension of Finnish sentences. It highlights a state or action of being delayed or causing a delay.