Syvenevät

Syvenevät is a Finnish verb form meaning to become deeper or more profound. It is used to describe something that is increasing in depth, intensity, or complexity. The form is the third-person plural present indicative of the verb syventyä. The corresponding singular present form is syvenee. Etymology: it is derived from the adjective syvä, meaning deep, and is formed into a verb that expresses the process of becoming deeper through standard Finnish verb construction.

Usage and examples: It commonly appears with nouns referring to discourse, emotions, and situations. Examples include: "Keskustelu syvenee" (The discussion deepens); "Ongelmat syvenevät" (The problems deepen); "Tunteet syvenevät" (Feelings deepen). It can also describe increasing complexity or seriousness, as in "Tilanne syvenee nopeasti" (The situation deepens quickly).

Grammatical notes: syvenevät is used with a plural subject, while the singular present form is syvenee. Like other Finnish verbs, syventyä follows the language’s standard conjugation patterns across tenses and moods, with the present tense forms showing person and number through endings. The verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to convey deepening or intensification.

See also: syventyä, syventää.