Rikkoutuessaan

Rikkoutuessaan is a Finnish word that translates to "when it breaks" or "upon breaking." It is a temporal form of the passive present participle of the verb "rikkoutua," which means to break, become broken, or malfunction. This grammatical construction is used to indicate an event happening at the moment of breaking or as a consequence of something breaking.

For example, one might say "Puhelin sammui rikkoutuessaan," meaning "The phone turned off when it broke." This phrase highlights the immediate cause-and-effect relationship between the phone's breaking and its subsequent shutting down. Another usage could be "Huone oli hiljainen rikkoutuessaan," which translates to "The room was quiet upon breaking." This would refer to a situation where a noise or disturbance ceased as soon as something broke.

The word "rikkoutuessaan" is a versatile grammatical element in Finnish, allowing for concise expression of complex temporal and causal relationships. It is commonly found in both written and spoken Finnish. Its understanding is crucial for comprehending the nuances of how events are linked in time within the Finnish language. The structure emphasizes the moment of breakage as a key point in the narrative or description.