löytyivätkin

"löytyivätkin" is a Finnish word that functions as a past tense plural form of the verb "löytyä" (to be found). The addition of the clitic "-kin" adds emphasis, similar to "also," "too," or "indeed" in English. Therefore, "löytyivätkin" translates to "they were found too," "they were indeed found," or "they too were found," depending on the context.

The verb "löytyä" is commonly used to indicate that something has been discovered, located, or is available. When used in the past tense plural, "löytyivät," it refers to multiple items or subjects that were found. The addition of "-kin" implies that the finding was perhaps unexpected, noteworthy, or contrasted with a previous expectation. For instance, if someone was searching for lost keys and they "löytyivätkin" under the sofa, it suggests they were found where they weren't initially expected.

The word structure is a good example of Finnish agglutination, where suffixes are added to a root word to convey grammatical information. The root is "löyty-," the past tense plural suffix is "-ivät," and the emphatic clitic is "-kin." Understanding the function of "-kin" is crucial for accurately interpreting the nuance of the sentence in which "löytyivätkin" appears. It often signals a slight surprise or a confirmation of something that was previously uncertain.