syyttivät

The Finnish word "syyttivät" is the past tense plural form of the verb "syyttää". "Syyttää" has several primary meanings in English, including to accuse, to blame, or to prosecute. Therefore, "syyttivät" translates to "they accused", "they blamed", or "they prosecuted" depending on the context in which it is used.

When used in a legal context, "syyttivät" refers to the action of prosecutors bringing charges against someone. For example, a sentence might read "Syyttäjä syyttivät häntä rikoksesta," which translates to "The prosecutor prosecuted him for the crime." In a more general sense, it can indicate that a group of people held someone responsible for a negative event or situation. For instance, "Ihmiset syyttivät hallitusta talousvaikeuksista" means "The people blamed the government for the economic difficulties." The specific nuance of "syyttivät" is determined by the surrounding words and the overall situation being described.