keskeytyvät

Keskeytyvät is a Finnish word that translates to "interrupted" or "discontinued" in English. It is the plural form of the participle keskeytynyt. This word is often used to describe actions, processes, or events that have been stopped before their completion or natural end.

For example, one might say "keskeytyvät keskustelut" (interrupted conversations) to refer to discussions that were stopped abruptly. It can also apply to physical processes, such as "keskeytyvät toimitukset" (discontinued deliveries), indicating that shipments have ceased. In a more abstract sense, it can describe a person's state, like "keskeytyvät yritykset" (interrupted attempts), suggesting that efforts were halted before success.

The context in which "keskeytyvät" is used will determine the precise nuance of its meaning. It generally implies a stop that was not planned or desired, leading to an incomplete state. The word highlights the nature of something being brought to an untimely end, leaving its progression unfinished.