kaatuivat

Kaatuivat is a Finnish word that translates to "they fell" or "they have fallen." It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb "kaatua," which means to fall. The word can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, "kaatuivat" can describe physical objects falling. For example, "puut kaatuivat myrskyssä" means "the trees fell in the storm." It can also refer to people falling, such as "lapset kaatuivat leikkiessään" meaning "the children fell while playing."

Figuratively, "kaatuivat" can describe the failure or collapse of something. For instance, "yritys kaatui taloudellisiin vaikeuksiin" translates to "the company fell due to financial difficulties." It can also denote the defeat of an army or a cause, as in "viimeinenkin puolustuslinja kaatui" meaning "even the last defense line fell." The word's versatility allows it to convey a sense of collapse, defeat, or an unplanned descent.