Katkaistuessa

"Katkaistuessa" is a Finnish verb phrase that translates to "when cut" or "upon being cut" in English. It is used to describe an action or event that occurs immediately after something is cut. The phrase is formed by combining the verb "katkaista" (to cut) with the suffix "-uessa," which indicates the ongoing or continuous state of an action. This suffix is commonly used in Finnish to form present active participles.

The phrase "katkaistuessa" is often used in contexts where the cutting of something triggers a subsequent action or reaction. For example, in a scientific or technical context, it might be used to describe the behavior of a material when it is cut, such as "The material's properties change when katkaistuessa." In a more everyday context, it might be used to describe the immediate aftermath of cutting something, such as "The plant wilts when katkaistuessa."

The use of "katkaistuessa" is a specific example of Finnish's rich system of verb inflections and participles, which allow for precise and nuanced expression of actions and states.