Kohtauksen

Kohtaus is a Finnish noun with several related meanings. In everyday language it commonly refers to a scene in a film or theatre, or to a particular moment or event in a story or daily life. In a medical context, kohtaus is used to describe a seizure or episodic attack, most often in relation to epilepsy or similar conditions. The genitive singular form is kohtauksen, used to indicate possession or association (for example, kohtauksen kesto: the duration of the seizure or episode).

In medical usage, seizures can vary in presentation. They may involve temporary loss of awareness, automatisms, or convulsions, and they can be focal or generalized. First aid emphasizes safety: protect from danger, loosen tight clothing, do not insert objects into the mouth, and time the event. If the seizure lasts longer than a few minutes, or if another seizure follows immediately, seek urgent medical help. After the event, provide a quiet rest period and monitor breathing; consult healthcare professionals for diagnosis and ongoing management.

In literature, film and theatre, a kohtaus is a defined section of a work, a scene that typically changes location or advances the plot. Scenes are described by setting, characters present, and actions underway, and they are a central unit in scriptwriting and storytelling.

A related usage includes phrases like kohtauksen aikana (during the episode/scene) or kohtauksia (episodes/scenes, plural), illustrating how the term functions across contexts.