ruuvasivat

Ruuvasivat is a Finnish word that translates to "they screwed" or "they screwed in" in English. It is the past tense plural form of the verb "ruuvata," which means to screw, to tighten, or to install something using screws. The word can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, "ruuvasivat" describes the action of multiple people using a screwdriver or similar tool to fasten objects together with screws. For example, one might say "Hevosmiehet ruuvasivat uuden aidan" meaning "The horsemen screwed in a new fence." This implies they physically attached the fence components using screws.

Figuratively, "ruuvasivat" can refer to the act of manipulating or rigging something, often in a deceptive or unfair manner. In this sense, it carries a negative connotation. For instance, "Vaalit ruuvasivat heille voiton" could be translated as "They rigged the elections for them to win." This suggests an illicit manipulation of the electoral process to secure a victory. Another figurative use could be "Hän ruuvasivat sopimuksen itselleen edulliseksi," meaning "He manipulated the contract to be favorable to himself." This implies a clever, perhaps unethical, alteration of terms for personal gain. The specific meaning is usually clear from the surrounding context.