näyttelin

Näyttelin is a Finnish word that translates to "I acted" or "I played" in English. It is the first-person singular past tense of the verb "näytellä," which means to act, to perform, or to play a role.

The verb "näytellä" is commonly used in the context of theater, film, and television. For example, someone might say "näyttelin koulun näytelmässä" which means "I acted in the school play." Similarly, "näyttelin pääosaa elokuvassa" translates to "I played the main role in the movie."

Beyond professional acting, "näyttelin" can also be used in a more general sense to describe someone pretending or feigning something. For instance, "näyttelin, etten ollut väsynyt" means "I pretended that I wasn't tired." This usage implies a conscious effort to deceive or conceal one's true feelings or state.

The word is a fundamental part of the Finnish language, particularly when discussing creative arts, performance, or social interactions involving pretense. Its grammatical form, näyttelin, specifically indicates that the action of acting or playing was performed by the speaker in the past.