kukistettiin
Kukistettiin is the past passive form of the Finnish verb kukistaa, which means to topple, overthrow, or defeat someone or something that holds power. It is commonly used in political or historical contexts to describe the removal of a government, leader, or regime through force, pressure, or decisive political action. The agent carrying out the overthrow is often left unspecified.
Morphology and forms: The present passive form is kukistetaan, meaning “is being toppled” or “is toppled.” The
Usage and scope: In journalism and history, kukistaa and its passive forms are used to describe toppling
Etymology and translations: The word is native Finnish; its precise historical origins are not fully settled.