Breakdown of Monimuotoinen laakso on säilynyt koskemattomana.
olla
to be
säilyä
to stay fresh / to remain / be preserved
laakso
valley
monimuotoinen
diverse
Questions & Answers about Monimuotoinen laakso on säilynyt koskemattomana.
Why is koskemattomana in the essive case?
The verb säilyä (to remain, to be preserved) requires the word describing the state to be in the essive case (ending in -na or -nä). It expresses the state in which the valley was kept.
How does the word koskemattomana translate to "pristine"?
It literally means "untouched". It is formed from the verb koskea (to touch) and the negative suffix -maton (without doing, untouched). When adding the essive ending -na, the stem changes from -maton to -mattoma-.
Is monimuotoinen the usual word for "diverse"?
Yes, it is widely used for diversity, especially in nature. It is a compound of moni (many) and muoto (shape or form), turned into an adjective with the suffix -inen. You will often see its noun form, monimuotoisuus, meaning biodiversity.
Could I use the verb pysyä instead of säilyä here?
You could say on pysynyt koskemattomana, which grammatically also takes the essive case and means "has stayed untouched". However, säilyä carries a stronger nuance of being preserved or surviving against potential threats, which fits the context of nature conservation perfectly.