Lannistui

Lannistui is a Finnish verb form meaning “became discouraged.” It is the third-person singular past tense of the intransitive verb lannistua, which means to become discouraged. Lannistua describes a change in morale or emotional state and is not used with a direct object.

Conjugation and related forms: In present tense the form is lannistuu. The past tense is lannistui. Other persons in the past tense include lannistuin (I became discouraged), lannistuit (you became discouraged), lannistuimme (we became discouraged), lannistuitte (you all became discouraged), and lannistuivat (they became discouraged). The perfect form is created with olla plus the past participle, for example olen lannistunut (“I have become discouraged”). The noun form for the state is lannistuminen.

Usage and nuance: Lannistua is used to describe a genuine or perceived drop in motivation, mood, or confidence. It can be literal (a person becoming discouraged) or metaphorical (a group’s morale waning after an event). The term carries a negative or somber connotation and is common in narrative writing, journalism, and everyday speech to convey a shift in attitude.

Related terms: Lannistua is related to the transitive verb lannistaa (to discourage someone or something) and to the noun lannistuminen (discouragement). These terms share the same semantic field and are frequently used in discussions of morale, resilience, and motivation.

Example: Hän lannistui, kun koe epäonnistui. Koko tiimi lannistui epäonnistuneen esityksen jälkeen.