ääntyvät

Ääntyvät is a Finnish word that translates to "sounding" or "vibrating" in English. It is the present active participle of the verb "ääntyä," which means to sound, to be heard, to resonate, or to vibrate. The word "ääntyvät" is used to describe something that is currently producing sound or undergoing vibration.

In linguistics, "ääntyvät" can refer to voiced sounds, which are produced with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the Finnish letters b, d, g, v, and the rolled r are considered "ääntyvät" consonants. This contrasts with voiceless sounds, where the vocal cords do not vibrate.

The word can also be used in a more general sense to describe any object or phenomenon that is making noise or vibrating. For instance, one might say that the bells are "ääntyvät" if they are ringing, or that the engine is "ääntyvät" if it is running and producing sound. The context in which "ääntyvät" is used determines its precise meaning. It is a common and versatile word in the Finnish language, highlighting the active process of sound production or vibration.