Työntyivät

Työntyivät is the third-person plural past tense form of the Finnish verb "työntää." The verb "työntää" generally means to push, shove, or thrust. Therefore, "työntyivät" translates to "they pushed," "they shoved," or "they thrust." This verb can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a literal sense, "työntyivät" would describe multiple subjects performing a pushing action. For example, "Lapset työntyivät eteenpäin" means "The children pushed forward." It can also describe objects being pushed, such as "Vaunut työntyivät rinnettä alas" (The carts pushed down the slope).

Figuratively, "työntyivät" can indicate a forceful movement or advancement. For instance, "Uudet ideat työntyivät esiin" could be translated as "New ideas pushed forward" or "New ideas emerged." It can also describe a more abstract push or impetus, like "Hän työntyivät kohti tavoitettaan" (He pushed towards his goal). The specific nuance of the meaning depends heavily on the context in which the word is used. Understanding the base verb "työntää" and its various applications is key to correctly interpreting "työntyivät."