lähenevad
Lähenevat is a Finnish word used to express nearness or imminence, typically relating to time or space. It can function as a finite verb form in the third-person plural present tense of verbs that convey approaching or drawing near, and it can also serve as a present participle adjective meaning “approaching” or “nearing.” The form is built from the root lähene-, derived from the verb lähestyä (to approach) or from related forms that convey coming closer.
In practice, lähenevat is used to describe things that are near in time or space. For example,
- As a verb form, lähenevat agrees with a plural subject (they are approaching).
- As an adjective or participle, it can modify a noun in the singular or plural (läheneva tapahtuma,
- In many contexts, other Finnish words such as lähestyä or lähestyvät may be used with similar
Related terms include lähestyä (to approach), lähenevä (the singular present participle/adjective), and lähentyä (to come closer).
See also: lähestyä, lähenevä, lähentyä. References: standard Finnish dictionaries such as Kielitoimiston Sanakirja.