lähenee

Lähenee is a Finnish verb form meaning “is approaching” or “draws near.” It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb lähestyä, to approach, and of the related intransitive verb lähentyä, to become closer or to draw nearer, depending on context. The nuance typically depends on whether the action is spatial (lähestyä) or temporal/Distance-related (lähentyä).

In use, lähenee describes something that is getting closer, either physically or in time. It is common in journalism, storytelling, and everyday speech when signaling that a deadline, event, or distance is diminishing. The form conveys immediacy and progression toward a nearer point.

Examples include:

- Aika lähenee loppuaan. (Time is drawing near / time is approaching its end.)

- Laiva lähenee satamaa. (The ship is approaching the harbor.)

Grammar and related forms:

- Lähenee is the present tense form used with third-person singular subjects.

- The related present participle lähenevä means “approaching.”

- Related verbs include lähestyä (to approach) and lähentyä (to become closer).

Overall, lähenee is a common and versatile expression in Finnish for describing the nearing of distance or time, and it forms part of a family of verbs centered on approaching or drawing near.