Questions & Answers about Koira on nyt irti.
Is irti an adjective here, and will it change if we say 'The dogs are loose'?
No, irti is an invariable word, meaning it does not change its form or take plural endings to match the noun like an adjective would. If you change the sentence to plural (koirat ovat nyt irti), the word irti stays exactly the same.
Could we use vapaa (free) instead of irti in this sentence?
You might be understood, but irti is the natural choice here. The word vapaa generally means 'free' in a broader concept (like free time or freedom), whereas irti specifically means physically detached, untied, or let off a leash.
Are there other common situations where I would use irti?
Yes, irti is used whenever something physically comes off or is unfastened. For example, you would use it to say a button has come off a shirt (nappi on irti) or to tell someone to let go of a physical object (päästä irti).
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