näytti

Näytti is a Finnish word that primarily functions as the past tense of the verb "näyttää". "Näyttää" has several meanings, and the past tense "näytti" reflects these. Most commonly, "näytti" translates to "looked" or "seemed" in English. For example, "Hän näytti iloiselta" means "He/She looked happy." Similarly, "Se näytti hyvältä" means "It looked good."

Beyond visual appearance, "näytti" can also refer to a demonstration or a show. In this context, it's the past tense of "näyttää" as in "to show" or "to demonstrate". For instance, "Opettaja näytti, miten tehtävä tehdään" translates to "The teacher showed how to do the exercise."

Another usage of "näytti" relates to acting or playing a role. "Hän näytti prinssiä näytelmässä" means "He played the prince in the play." In certain contexts, it can also imply a resemblance. "Hän näytti isältään" means "He resembled his father." The precise meaning of "näytti" is determined by the surrounding sentence and context. It is a versatile verb form used frequently in everyday Finnish conversation and writing.