säänsivät

Säänsivät is a Finnish word that functions as the third-person plural past tense of the verb "säätää". The verb "säätää" has several related meanings, primarily revolving around the concepts of adjusting, regulating, setting, or tuning something. Therefore, "säänsivät" translates to "they adjusted," "they regulated," "they set," or "they tuned," depending on the specific context in which it is used.

For example, in a technical context, "He säätivät konetta" would mean "They adjusted the machine." If referring to rules or laws, "He säätivät lakeja" could mean "They enacted laws." In a more abstract sense, "He säätivät aikatauluja" would translate to "They set the schedules." The precise meaning is inferred from the surrounding words and the overall situation.

The word is a straightforward past tense conjugation, indicating an action completed in the past by a group of people or things. It is a common verb in everyday Finnish, used in a wide range of situations from domestic tasks to complex industrial processes. Understanding the nuances of "säätää" is key to correctly interpreting "säänsivät".