varttuivat

Varttuivat is a Finnish verb in the past tense, third person plural. It translates to "they grew" or "they matured." This verb is a form of "varttua," which means to grow, mature, or develop. The suffix "-ivat" indicates the past tense and the third person plural subject. Therefore, when "varttuivat" is used in a sentence, it describes an action of growth or maturation that was completed by a group of subjects in the past. For example, "Lapset varttuivat nopeasti" means "The children grew quickly." The verb can be applied to various contexts, from the physical growth of plants or animals to the personal development or maturation of individuals. It signifies a process of becoming larger, older, or more developed over time. The singular past tense, third person form would be "varttui" (he/she/it grew). The plural nature of "varttuivat" is crucial for correctly identifying the number of subjects performing the action.