Selkiytyy

Selkiytyy is a Finnish verb that means to become clear or to become easier to understand. It describes a process in which confusion or ambiguity gradually resolves and information, plans, situations, or thoughts become more obvious. The term is commonly used for both mental processes and observable developments, including weather conditions.

Usage and nuance: Selkiytyminen emphasizes a developing clarity over time, rather than an instantaneous result. In everyday language one might say, for example, “Tilanne selkiytyy” (the situation is becoming clearer) or “Ajatus selkiytyy” (the idea is becoming clearer). It can also describe weather, as in “Taivas selkiytyy” (the sky is clearing up). In journalism or reports, selkiytyminen signals that essential factors are becoming understood and the overall picture is coming into view.

Forms and related terms: The verb is used in present tense as selkiytyy for singular subjects, with corresponding forms for other subjects and tenses (for example, selkiytyi in the past). The related noun form is selkiytyminen, referring to the process of becoming clear. Related verbs include selkeyttää (to clarify) and selkeys (clarity). A closely related adjective is selkeä (clear).

Usage note: Selkiytyminen often implies progress toward understanding or resolution, whereas selkeyttää tends to describe an act that makes something clear, potentially as a directive or intervention. Both terms revolve around achieving intelligibility and reducing ambiguity in information, plans, or conditions.