Ärsyttyivät

"Ärsyttyivät" is a Finnish word that translates to "annoyed" or "irritated" in English. It is a past passive participle of the verb "ärsyttää," which means "to annoy" or "to irritate." The word is used to describe a state of being annoyed or irritated, often as a result of something that has happened or been done.

The use of "ärsyttyivät" can vary depending on the context. In everyday conversation, it might be used to express a mild irritation, such as "The traffic was so bad, we were ärsyttyivät." In a more formal setting, it could be used to describe a stronger level of annoyance, like "The constant interruptions were making everyone ärsyttyivät."

The word is part of the larger Finnish language system, which includes a rich set of verb conjugations and participle forms. The past passive participle is one of several forms that can be used to describe the state of something or someone after an action has been performed.

In Finnish grammar, the past passive participle is often used to describe the result of an action, rather than the action itself. For example, "The cake was eaten" in English would be translated to "Kakku oli syöty" in Finnish, using the past passive participle "syöty" of the verb "syödä" (to eat).

"Ärsyttyivät" is a common word in Finnish, used frequently in both spoken and written language. It is an important part of the Finnish vocabulary, reflecting the country's cultural emphasis on direct communication and expressing emotions openly.