Muotoivat

Muotoivat is a Finnish verb in the past tense, plural form. It translates to "they shaped" or "they formed." The verb is derived from the infinitive muotoilla, which means to shape, to form, to mold, or to design. The past tense indicates an action that was completed in the past. The plural form signifies that the action was performed by multiple subjects.

The verb muotoilla and its conjugations like muotoivat are used in various contexts. For example, it can refer to the physical act of shaping materials, such as clay or metal. It can also describe the process of forming ideas, opinions, or concepts. In a more abstract sense, it can be used to talk about how events or influences shaped a person's character or a society's development.

The word muotoivat itself, being a past plural form, would typically appear in a sentence where the subject is plural and the action of shaping or forming occurred previously. For instance, "Rakennusmiehet muotoivat kivet huolellisesti" translates to "The construction workers shaped the stones carefully." Another example could be, "Historialliset tapahtumat muotoivat kansan identiteettiä" meaning "Historical events shaped the nation's identity." The specific nuance of "muotoivat" depends heavily on the context in which it is used.