löidään

The Finnish word "löidään" is the passive present tense form of the verb "lyödä." "Lyödä" has several meanings, including to hit, to strike, to beat, or to defeat. Therefore, "löidään" translates to "are hit," "are struck," "are beaten," or "are defeated."

In a literal sense, "löidään" describes a situation where something or someone is subjected to a physical blow. For example, "Ovi löidään kiinni" means "The door is being slammed shut." It can also refer to being defeated in a competition or conflict, such as "Joukkue löidään" which translates to "The team is defeated."

Beyond physical actions, "löidään" can also be used metaphorically. It might indicate a failure or a setback. For instance, "Suunnitelma löidään" could mean "The plan is foiled" or "The plan fails." The specific nuance of "löidään" is often determined by the context in which it is used. It is a versatile passive form that conveys the idea of an action being done to the subject.