Vilkastuvat

Vilkastuvat is a Finnish word that functions as the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb vilkastua. The verb vilkastua means to become more lively, active, or vigorous; it is used to describe changes in mood, discussion, activity, or public interest. Vilkastuvat thus refers to multiple subjects undergoing such a change.

Usage: It appears in journalism, commentary, and everyday language to describe increasing momentum or energy in processes, events, or dialogues. The nuance is generally neutral, but can carry positive, negative, or critical undertones depending on context. It is commonly used to describe social dynamics (for example, discussions, public interest) or economic activity (such as markets) when those dynamics gain momentum.

Examples: Keskustelut vilkastuvat nopeasti uutisten julkistamisen jälkeen. Markkinat vilkastuvat, kun sijoittajat palaavat markkinoille.

Notes: Vilkastuvat is used with plural subjects in the present tense. As a verb, vilkastua is intransitive and does not take a direct object; the subject undergoes the change described by vilkastua. Other present forms exist for different grammatical persons, such as vilkastuu (singular) and vilkastumme (we).