Kiersivät

Kiersivät is a Finnish word that translates to "they spun" or "they rotated" in English. It is the past tense plural form of the verb "kiertää," which means to spin, rotate, go around, or encircle. The word is used in various contexts to describe a circular motion or a process of turning. For example, one might say "pyörät kiersivät" meaning "the wheels spun." It can also be used metaphorically, such as in a phrase like "ajatukset kiersivät mielessä," which translates to "thoughts were spinning in my mind." The verb "kiertää" and its derivatives are common in everyday Finnish conversation and literature, referring to both physical and abstract forms of rotation. The specific nuance of "kiersivät" lies in indicating that multiple subjects were engaged in this spinning or rotating action in the past. Understanding this conjugation is key to comprehending past tense descriptions of circular movement in Finnish.