menestyi

Menestyi is a Finnish verb form meaning “succeeded” or “was successful.” It is the third-person singular past indicative of the verb menestyä, which means “to succeed” or “to prosper.” Menestyi is used to describe a past outcome for a person, group, or organization.

Etymology and grammar: The verb menestyä is built from the noun menestys, meaning “success,” with the verbal suffixes that form the infinitive. The form menestyi corresponds to the subject he, she, or it in the past tense. Related forms include menestyin (I succeeded), menestyit (you succeeded), menestyimme (we succeeded), menestyitte (you all succeeded), and menestyivät (they succeeded). The present tense is menestyy, meaning “succeeds” or “is succeeding.” The noun menestys denotes success, while menestyminen refers to the act or process of becoming successful. A related adjective is menestyvä (successful).

Usage examples: Hän menestyi kokeessa. (He/She succeeded in the exam.) Yritys menestyi tänä vuonna. (The company was successful this year.) Hän menestyi hyvin kilpailussa. (He/She did very well in the competition.)

Notes: Menestyi is standard Finnish and commonly used in journalism, sports reporting, and everyday language. It forms part of a broader set of words around success, including menestys, menestyminen, and menestyjä (a successful person).