kutistumaan

Kutistumaan is a Finnish verb that translates to "to shrink" or "to contract" in English. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The verb describes a process where something becomes smaller in size.

The word "kutistumaan" can be used in various contexts. For example, it can refer to physical objects shrinking due to heat or cold, such as a piece of clothing shrinking after being washed in hot water. It can also describe the process of a population decreasing or a business becoming smaller. In a more abstract sense, "kutistumaan" can be used to describe a fading of enthusiasm or a reduction in scope.

The root of the verb is "kutistua," which also means to shrink. "Kutistumaan" is the illative form of the verb, often implying movement into a state of shrinking or a process of becoming smaller. It can be used in sentences like "Lämpötila laski ja vesi alkoi kutistumaan" (The temperature dropped and the water began to freeze/shrink) or "Yritys joutui kutistumaan taloudellisten vaikeuksien vuoksi" (The company had to shrink due to financial difficulties). Understanding the context is key to correctly interpreting the meaning of "kutistumaan."