ohittuvat

ohittuvat is a Finnish word that translates to "overlapping" or "intersecting" in English. It is a verb form derived from the verb "ohittaa," which means to pass, overtake, or bypass. In its grammatical form, "ohittuvat" signifies a plural subject performing the action of overlapping or intersecting. This can refer to physical objects, concepts, or even events that coincide or cross paths.

The term is often used in descriptive contexts. For example, one might describe two roads as "ohittuvat" if they cross each other at an intersection. In a more abstract sense, it could be used to describe the "ohittuvat" themes in a piece of literature, meaning that the themes overlap or intersect in their meaning. The plural nature of the word is crucial; it implies that multiple entities are involved in this overlapping action. Without the plural suffix, "ohittuu" would refer to a singular subject performing the action of overlapping. Understanding the context is key to correctly interpreting the precise meaning of "ohittuvat" in any given Finnish sentence.