toteuttuvat

Toteuttuvat is a Finnish verb form derived from the verb toteutua, meaning to come into being, to be realized, or to be carried out. It is the third-person plural present indicative form of toteutua, used with plural subjects to express that plans, goals, or events are realized or come to fruition. For example: Hankkeet toteutuvat aikataulun mukaan (The projects are realized according to the schedule).

Toteutua is intransitive or semi-transitive, in contrast with toteuttaa, a transitive verb meaning to implement or carry out something. Accordingly, toteuttavat is the corresponding third-person plural present tense of toteuttaa: he toteuttavat suunnitelmia (they implement plans). The two forms are commonly confused by learners because they look similar but have different valence and meanings.

Usage: toteutuvat is often used with nouns that refer to plans, dreams, goals, or projects, indicating that these have become reality. It can also appear in questions: Toteutuvatko nämä tavoitteet? It is typical in formal or descriptive writing about planning, policy outcomes, or project evaluations. Negative forms use ei toteudu (singular) or eivät toteudu (plural).

Etymology: from the noun toteutus (realization, implementation) and the verb toteutua, sharing root with toteuttaa but different grammatical construction.