korostuivat

Korostuivat is a Finnish verb form meaning "they stood out" or "they were emphasized." It is the third-person plural imperfect form of the intransitive verb korostua, which means to become prominent, to stand out, or to be emphasized. The form is used to describe situations where elements themselves become noticeable rather than being actively highlighted by someone else.

Usage notes:

Korostuivat describes emergence of prominence among subjects, such as features, results, or events. It contrasts with korostivat, which is the transitive form meaning "they emphasized (something)." The present tense counterpart is korostuvat ("they stand out"). In prose and analytic writing, korostuivat is common when reporting observations where several aspects gained attention.

Examples:

Tutkimuksen tulokset korostuivat selvästi verrattuna kontrolliryhmän tuloksiin. The study results stood out clearly compared with the control group’s results.

Kuvat korostuivat kirkkaiden kontrastien ansiosta, mikä teki maisemasta eloisamman. The pictures stood out due to bright contrasts, making the scene more vivid.

Useat piirteet korostuivat raportin loppupuolella, mikä kiinnitti huomion koko analyysiin. Several features stood out in the latter part of the report, drawing attention to the overall analysis.

Etymology and related terms:

Korostuivat derives from korostua, related to korostaa (to emphasize) and the noun korostus (emphasis). Distinctions with korostivat (they emphasized) are important for correct meaning and syntax in Finnish.