näyttivät

Näyttivät is a Finnish word, the past tense plural form of the verb "näyttää," which translates to "to seem," "to appear," or "to look" in English. When used in the plural past tense, it indicates that something or someone appeared or seemed a certain way in the past.

For example, if someone is describing a group of people, they might say "He näyttivät iloisilta," meaning "They looked happy." The subject of the sentence would be plural, and the verb agrees with it in number and tense. Similarly, if one were recounting a past event, they might observe, "Aurinko näyttivät paistavan," translating to "The sun seemed to be shining."

The verb "näyttää" itself is versatile and can be used in various contexts. It can express visual appearance, a subjective impression, or even an indication of something. The past tense plural form "näyttivät" specifically refers to these past impressions or appearances attributed to multiple subjects. It is a common and fundamental part of Finnish grammar, frequently encountered in spoken and written language when discussing past observations or perceptions.