kerätyivät

Kerätyivät is a Finnish word. It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb "kerääntyä." The verb "kerääntyä" means to gather, to assemble, to convene, or to accumulate. Therefore, "kerätyivät" translates to "they gathered," "they assembled," "they convened," or "they accumulated."

The context in which "kerätyivät" is used will determine the most precise translation. For example, if referring to people, it would likely mean they gathered or assembled. If referring to abstract things like dust or snow, it might mean they accumulated. The past tense indicates that the action of gathering or accumulating has already happened.

The word is commonly found in Finnish literature, news articles, and everyday conversation. Its usage is straightforward and follows standard Finnish grammar rules for verb conjugation. Understanding the root verb "kerääntyä" is key to grasping the meaning of "kerätyivät." It implies a collective movement or tendency towards a central point or a state of increasing quantity.