körülöleli

körülöleli is a Finnish verb. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb "körülölehti". The root verb, "körülölehti", generally translates to "to circle around" or "to hover around" in English. The "-li" ending signifies a past tense, specifically the third-person singular past indicative. Therefore, "körülöleli" means "he/she/it circled around" or "he/she/it hovered around".

This verb is often used to describe the movement of birds, insects, or even people when they are moving in a circular path around a particular point or object. It can also imply a sense of indecision or a hesitant approach, as if someone is circling an issue before committing to a decision. The specific nuance of "körülöleli" depends heavily on the context in which it is used. For instance, "Lintu körülöleli taloa" would mean "The bird circled around the house". If referring to a person, "Hän körülöleli päätöstä" could be interpreted as "He/she was circling around the decision", suggesting hesitation or contemplation. The verb is relatively common in spoken and written Finnish, particularly in descriptive passages.