katkeutuvat

Katkeutuvat is a Finnish verb form used to express that interruptions occur for plural subjects. It denotes that a process, sequence, or communication comes to an abrupt stop or is disrupted. The form derives from the verb katketa, which means to break off or be interrupted, and it is used in both everyday and formal Finnish to describe disruptions in connections, schedules, or narratives.

In usage, katkeutuvat describes events or processes that stop unexpectedly and can apply to a wide range of domains. Common contexts include telecommunications (yhteydet katkeutuvat), power outages, meetings that are interrupted, and narrative sequences that terminate prematurely.

Grammatical note: katkeutuvat is the present tense form that agrees with a plural subject. It is related to the noun katkeutuminen (an interruption) and to keskeytyä, a commonly used verb meaning to be interrupted. The term is part of the broader Finnish vocabulary for disruptions and interruptions.

Related terms include katkeutuminen (interruption), keskeytyminen (a disruption or interruption of an event), and katkos (a break or pause).