Pätkähti

Pätkähti is a Finnish word that translates to "snapped," "broke," or "fractured" in English. It is often used to describe something that breaks suddenly and completely. For example, a branch might pätkähti in the wind, or a string could pätkähti under tension. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a sudden emotional or mental breakdown, such as when someone's patience pätkähti. The verb form is pätkähtää, and it is an intransitive verb. The past tense is pätkähti. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing in Finland.