lähestyneet

lähestyneet is a Finnish word that translates to "approached" or "nearing" in English. It is the past participle form of the verb "lähestyä," which means "to approach" or "to come near." This word can be used in various contexts, referring to a person, object, or event that has drawn closer.

For instance, one might say "juna on lähestyneet asemaa" which translates to "the train has approached the station." Similarly, "talvi on lähestyneet" means "winter is nearing." The word can also describe a metaphorical approach, such as "hän on lähestynyt ratkaisua" meaning "he has approached a solution."

The grammatical form "lähestyneet" is the plural past active participle. It is used when the subject performing the action of approaching is plural, or when referring to multiple instances of something approaching. If the subject were singular, the form would be "lähestynyt." The word's flexibility allows it to be used in a wide range of descriptive and narrative sentences in the Finnish language.