Katkaistaessa

Katkaistaessa is a Finnish grammatical form. It is the instructive case of the past passive participle of the verb "katkaista," which means to cut off, sever, or break. The instructive case is used to indicate a manner or way in which something is done, or to express a circumstance. Therefore, "katkaistaessa" literally translates to "when being cut off," "upon being severed," or "while being broken."

This form is typically used in subordinate clauses, often introduced by a conjunction like "kun" (when) or "samalla kun" (at the same time as). For instance, a sentence might describe an action that happens concurrently with something being cut. It signifies a state or event that is ongoing or occurring during the action described in the main clause. The context of the sentence dictates the precise nuance of "katkaistaessa." It emphasizes the passive experience of being cut or broken during a particular moment or period.