lõbustasid

Lõbustasid is the past tense plural form of the Estonian verb lõbustama, which translates to "to amuse" or "to entertain" in English. Therefore, "lõbustasid" literally means "they amused" or "they entertained." This verb form is used when referring to multiple subjects performing the action of amusing or entertaining someone or something in the past. For instance, one might say "The children lõbustasid themselves with toys" (Lapsed lõbustasid end mänguasjadega) or "The performers lõbustasid the audience" (Esinejad lõbustasid publikut). The specific context would determine the precise nuance of "amused" or "entertained." It is a common verb in everyday Estonian conversation and literature, indicating a past action of providing enjoyment or diversion.