helpottuivat

Helpottuivat is the third-person plural past tense of the Finnish verb helpottua. It means “they became relieved” or “they felt relief,” typically describing an emotional relief or an improvement in a troubling situation. The form is used when the subject is plural and the relief occurs in the past.

Etymology and related forms: helpottua is derived from helpotus, meaning relief or alleviation, and is related to helpottaa, the verb meaning to ease or relieve. The noun form is helpotus; related verbs in the same semantic field include helpottaa. The word group centers on reducing worry, burden, or difficulty.

Usage notes: The verb is used for emotional relief or the improvement of a situation, rather than for literal physical easing. It often appears after a pivotal event or outcome, such as news, decisions, or clarified circumstances. Examples: “Uutiset osoittivat, että tilanne oli hallinnassa, ja ihmiset helpottuivat.” “Lopullinen koe meni hyvin, ja oppilaat helpottuivat.” In these contexts, helpottua expresses felt relief by a plural subject referring to people or groups.