kohtuvat

kohtuvat is a Finnish word that translates to "encounter" or "meet" in English. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb "kohdata," which means to encounter, meet, face, or confront. The word kohtuvat is used when referring to multiple subjects coming into contact with each other or with something else. For example, one might say "He ja hänen ystävänsä kohtuvat joka päivä" which translates to "He and his friends meet every day." It can also refer to inanimate objects or abstract concepts coming into contact, such as "Vaikeudet kohtuvat heitä matkalla" meaning "Difficulties meet them on the way." The concept of kohtuvat implies a coming together, whether planned or accidental, and can carry connotations of both positive and negative interactions depending on the context. It is a fundamental verb in the Finnish language, essential for describing social interactions and the occurrences of events. The grammatical structure of Finnish often dictates the precise form of verbs, and kohtuvat is one such specific conjugation.