iskeytymään

Iskeytymään is a Finnish term that translates to "to get hit" or "to be struck." It is derived from the verb "iskeä," meaning "to hit" or "to strike." The suffix "-ytymään" indicates a passive or inchoative aspect, suggesting that the action of being hit happens to the subject, or that the subject is in the process of being hit.

The term can be used in a variety of contexts. In a literal sense, it might describe a physical impact, such as a car being hit by another vehicle or a person being struck by an object. For example, "Auto iskeytyi puuhun" translates to "The car was hit by a tree" or "The car hit the tree."

Figuratively, "iskeytymään" can refer to being affected by something or experiencing a strong impression. This could include emotional impacts, such as a realization or a piece of news hitting someone hard. For instance, "Tieto iskeytyi häneen kovasti" might mean "The news hit him hard." It can also describe something being forcefully applied or ingrained. The precise meaning often depends on the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence.