kiertivät

Kiertivät is a Finnish word that translates to "they circled" or "they went around" in English. It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb "kiertää," which means to circle, go around, or orbit. This verb is used in various contexts, from describing the movement of celestial bodies to the actions of people or objects.

For instance, one might say "Planeetat kiertivät Aurinkoa" meaning "The planets circled the Sun." In a more general sense, "He kiertivät kaupunkia" would translate to "They went around the city," perhaps meaning they explored it or bypassed it. The word can also imply a repetitive action, such as "He kiertivät vanhaa polkua" (They went around the old path repeatedly). The specific meaning is often determined by the surrounding context of the sentence. The plural form "kiertivät" indicates that multiple subjects performed the action of circling or going around.