katkeaisi

Katkeaisi is a Finnish verb form that represents the third-person singular conditional mood of the verb katketa, meaning to break off or to be interrupted. The form is used in hypothetical or potential situations and often appears in subordinate clauses introduced by words like jos ("if") or vaikka ("even if").

Grammatical notes: Katkeaisi is formed by attaching the conditional suffix -isi to the verb stem katke-, following standard Finnish vowel harmony rules. It is one of several conditional forms in Finnish, distinct from the present tense katkeaa and from non-conditional forms.

Examples: "Jos yhteys katkeaisi, järjestelmä siirtyisi varajärjestelmään." Translation: "If the connection were to break, the system would switch to a backup mode." Another example: "Jos köysi katkeaisi, turvatoimet aktivoitaisivat hälytyksen." Translation: "If the rope were to break, safety measures would activate the alarm." These examples illustrate how katkeaisi expresses hypothetical consequences in actual sentences.

Usage notes: In Finnish, katkeaisi primarily functions as a verb form within sentences rather than as a standalone word. It signals potentiality and is commonly found in conditional clauses, often linked to discussions of risks, interruptions, or hypothetical scenarios.

See also: katketa, katkaista.