kätkevät

Kätkevät is a Finnish word that translates to "they hide" or "they are hiding" in English. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb "kätkeä," which means "to hide" or "to conceal." The word can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a literal sense, kätkevät might describe people or objects being physically concealed. For example, "Lapset kätkevät lahjat" means "The children are hiding the gifts." It can also refer to animals concealing themselves, such as "Jänikset kätkevät itsensä lumihankeen" (The hares are hiding themselves in the snowdrift).

Figuratively, kätkevät can refer to the act of concealing emotions, intentions, or information. For instance, "He eivät kätkevät suruaan" could mean "They do not hide their sorrow." Similarly, it can imply a deliberate attempt to keep something secret. "Salaisuudet kätkevät totuuden" might translate to "Secrets hide the truth." The grammatical structure of the word indicates an ongoing action or a state of being hidden by multiple subjects. Understanding the context is crucial for accurately interpreting the meaning of kätkevät in a Finnish sentence.