Kohdistuin

Kohdistuin is a Finnish word that translates to "I focused" or "I directed my attention" in English. It is the past tense first-person singular form of the verb kohdistua, which means to be directed, to be focused, or to be aimed at something. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe a situation where one's attention or efforts were intentionally directed towards a specific object, person, task, or goal.

For instance, someone might say "Kohdistuin koko päivän työhöni" which means "I focused on my work all day." Another example could be "Kohdistuin kuuntelijaan" meaning "I directed my attention to the listener." The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as "Kohdistuin oppimaan uusia taitoja" ("I focused on learning new skills"). The root word "kohdistaa" means to direct or to aim, and "kohdistua" implies that this action is happening to the subject. The suffix "-in" indicates the past tense and the first-person singular subject. Therefore, "kohdistuin" always refers to the speaker's own act of focusing or directing their attention in the past.