kohtaat

Kohtaat is a Finnish word that translates to "you meet" or "you encounter" in English. It is the second-person singular present indicative form of the verb "kohdata," which means to meet, to encounter, to face, or to confront. The word can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a literal sense, "kohtaat" refers to the act of coming across or running into someone or something. For example, "Kohtaat ystäväsi kaupungilla" means "You meet your friend in town." It can also describe encountering a situation or a challenge, such as "Kohtaat vaikeuksia projektissa" which translates to "You encounter difficulties in the project."

Figuratively, "kohtaat" can imply facing or confronting an emotion, a truth, or a consequence. For instance, "Kohtaat menneisyytesi virheet" means "You face the mistakes of your past." The word carries a sense of direct engagement with whatever is being encountered. It emphasizes the personal experience of the subject. The grammatical structure indicates a direct address to a single person. The context in which "kohtaat" is used provides the specific meaning of the encounter.