itkivät

Itkivät is a Finnish word that translates to "they cried" in English. It is the third-person plural past tense form of the verb "itkeä," which means "to cry." This verb conjugation indicates that a group of individuals was experiencing sadness, pain, or some other emotional distress that manifested as weeping.

The word "itkivät" can be used in a variety of contexts. It might describe a somber historical event, a scene in literature, or a personal anecdote. For example, a sentence might read "Lapset itkivät, kun heidän lelunsa rikkoontuivat" which translates to "The children cried when their toys broke." Similarly, "Historiankirjat kertovat, kuinka ihmiset itkivät sodan päätyttyä" means "History books tell how people cried when the war ended." The emotional weight and specific reason for the crying are usually inferred from the surrounding narrative or context. It is a common and evocative verb in the Finnish language, capturing a fundamental human experience.