ryntäsivät

Ryntäsivät is a Finnish word, the third-person plural past active indicative form of the verb "ryntätä." This verb describes the act of rushing, surging, or dashing forward with force and often in a disorderly manner. Therefore, "ryntäsivät" translates to "they rushed," "they surged," or "they dashed."

The word implies a sudden and energetic movement, often without much planning or control. It can be used to describe people, animals, or even inanimate objects moving in such a way. For example, one might say "lapset ryntäsivät ulos" meaning "the children rushed out," or "aallot ryntäsivät rantaan" meaning "the waves surged to the shore." The context in which "ryntäsivät" is used will clarify the specific nature of the forceful, forward movement. It carries a sense of momentum and a lack of hesitation in its application.