kehkeytyy

Kehkeytyy is a Finnish verb form meaning “begins to develop” or “is in the process of taking shape.” It is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb kehkeytyä. The form is used to describe processes, ideas, conditions, or phenomena that are not yet complete but are becoming established.

Usage and nuance: Kehkeytyy emphasizes gradual emergence or incubation rather than immediate change. It is common in scientific, cultural, and everyday language to describe evolving situations, such as plans, trends, or social conditions. The verb is intransitive and typically appears with time adverbs like hiljalleen (slowly) or vähitellen (gradually).

Etymology: The form comes from the Finnish verb kehkeytyä, which denotes gradual formation. The root kehkey- plus the -ty- stem yields the present tense form kehkeytyy in third person singular. Related terms include kehkeytyä (infinitive) and kehitys (development).