Syötimme
Syötimme is a Finnish word that translates to "we fed" in English. It is the past tense first-person plural form of the verb syöttää, which means "to feed." This verb can be used in various contexts, referring to the act of providing food to humans, animals, or even to machines in a technical sense. For instance, one might say "Syötimme lapselle puuroa" meaning "We fed the child porridge," or "Lentokoneen syötimme polttoainetta" meaning "We fueled the airplane." The specific meaning is usually clear from the surrounding context. The word is a common and straightforward example of Finnish verb conjugation, demonstrating the addition of the past tense marker and the plural ending to the verb stem. Understanding "syötimme" is essential for comprehending simple past tense statements involving the action of feeding or supplying in Finnish.