monimutkaistua

Monimutkaistua is a Finnish intransitive verb meaning “to become more complicated” or “to grow more complex.” It is formed from the adjective monimutkainen (complicated) with the suffix -istua and is used to describe processes, situations, or systems that increase in complexity as more elements, rules, or factors are introduced.

Grammatically, monimutkaistua is intransitive and does not take a direct object. The present tense is monimutkaistuu, the past tense monimutkaistui, and the perfect participle monimutkaistunut. Noun forms related to the concept include monimutkaistuminen (the process of becoming more complicated) and monimutkaisuus (complexity). The word often appears with adverbs such as nopeasti or vähitellen to describe the pace of the change.

Usage notes: monimutkaistua is commonly employed in discussions of administrative, legal, technical, or organizational contexts where procedures, rules, or systems acquire additional layers or constraints. It contrasts with transitive equivalents such as monimutkaistaa, which means “to complicate” someone or something else.

Examples:

- Tilanne monimutkaistuu, kun uusia sääntöjä lisätään. (The situation becomes more complicated as new rules are added.)

- Hallinnon prosessi on monimutkaistunut viime vuosina. (The administration process has become more complex in recent years.)

Etymology: the verb derives from the adjective monimutkainen (complicated) with the intransitive suffix -istua, a pattern used in Finnish to indicate a change of state toward a new level of quality or condition. Related terms include monimutkaisuus (complexity) and monimutkaistaa (to complicate).