säikähtyi
Säikähtyi is the past tense third-person singular form of the Finnish verb "säikähtää." The verb "säikähtää" translates to "to be startled," "to be frightened," or "to be scared" in English. Therefore, "säikähtyi" specifically describes an action that occurred in the past, where an individual or entity experienced a sudden fright or alarm.
The usage of "säikähtyi" implies an involuntary reaction to something unexpected or alarming. This could be
The word emphasizes the instantaneous nature of the reaction. It is not typically used for prolonged fear