vzbudily

vzbudily is a Russian word that translates to "they woke up" or "they were woken up" in English. It is the past tense, plural form of the verb "vzbudit'" (разбудить), which means to wake someone up or to awaken. The word can be used in a literal sense, referring to the act of waking from sleep, or figuratively, to signify the arousal of awareness or excitement.

For example, one might say "Дети vzbudily рано утром" (The children woke up early in the morning), referring to them waking themselves up. Alternatively, "Его слова vzbudily общественный интерес" (His words awoke public interest) uses the word in a figurative sense, indicating that his words stimulated a reaction or brought something to attention. The context in which "vzbudily" is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning. It can also imply that an external force or event caused the awakening.