käynnistiin

Käynnistiin is a Finnish word that translates to "it was started" or "it was launched" in English. It is the past passive form of the verb "käynnistää," which means to start, to launch, or to initiate.

The word can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, one might say "Moottori käynnistettiin" which means "The engine was started." This could refer to a car engine, a boat engine, or any other type of motor. Similarly, "Projekti käynnistettiin" translates to "The project was launched," indicating the beginning of a new undertaking.

Käynnistiin can also be used to describe the initiation of a process or an event. For instance, "Palaveri käynnistettiin" means "The meeting was started." In a more technical context, it could refer to the activation of a system or a device. The past passive nature of the word emphasizes that the action of starting or launching was performed by an external agent, rather than the subject itself.

The precise nuance of "käynnistiin" depends heavily on the surrounding sentence and the context in which it is used. It is a fundamental verb form in Finnish, essential for describing past actions that have been initiated or set in motion.