Kukistettiin

Kukistettiin is the past passive form of the Finnish verb kukistaa, which means to topple, overthrow, or defeat someone or something that holds power. It is commonly used in political or historical contexts to describe the removal of a government, leader, or regime through force, pressure, or decisive political action. The agent carrying out the overthrow is often left unspecified.

Morphology and forms: The present passive form is kukistetaan, meaning “is being toppled” or “is toppled.” The active past tense is kukisti (“(they) toppled”). The past participle passive is kukistettu, meaning “overthrown.” The noun forms include kukistus (the overthrow) and kukistaminen (the act of overthrowing).

Usage and scope: In journalism and history, kukistaa and its passive forms are used to describe toppling events such as coups, revolutions, or votes of no confidence that remove an established authority. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the overthrow of organizations, systems, or traditions. It generally carries strong political connotations and implies a decisive change of power.

Etymology and translations: The word is native Finnish; its precise historical origins are not fully settled. In English, kukistaa is typically translated as “to overthrow,” “to topple,” or “to unseat.” Example sentence: Hallitus kukistettiin epäluottamuslauseen seurauksena.