Kaatuvien

Kaatuvien is a term used in Finnish to describe something that is falling or tumbling. It is the third-person plural present participle of the verb "kaatua," which means to fall, to tumble, or to collapse. The word can be used in various contexts, referring to physical objects, abstract concepts, or even people.

For example, one might speak of "kaatuvien puiden" (falling trees) after a storm, or "kaatuvien ihanteiden" (falling ideals) in a society undergoing change. The term can also describe a person who is losing their balance and about to fall, "hän on kaatuvien" (he/she is falling). In a more metaphorical sense, it can refer to the decline or downfall of an organization or a system, such as "kaatuvien yritysten" (failing companies). The specific nuance of "kaatuvien" depends heavily on the surrounding words and the context in which it is used, always indicating a process of descent or collapse.