Pyöritettiin

Pyöritettiin is the past passive plural form of the Finnish verb "pyörittää," which translates to "to spin," "to rotate," or "to operate." In its grammatical function, "pyöritettiin" indicates that an action of spinning or operating was performed on multiple subjects, or that multiple subjects were the recipients of the spinning/operating action. The subject performing the action is often implied or unimportant in passive constructions.

For example, one might say "Palloja pyöritettiin käsissä" which translates to "Balls were spun in the hands." Here, "palloja" (balls) is the plural subject being acted upon, and "pyöritettiin" describes the action. Another instance could be "Koneita pyöritettiin koko yön," meaning "Machines were operated all night." In this case, "koneita" (machines) are the multiple objects of the operation. The tense is past, and the voice is passive, highlighting the action rather than the doer. This form is common in descriptive narratives and when the focus is on the outcome or the process itself.