yllättyi

Yllättyi is the past tense, third-person singular form of the Finnish verb "yllättyä". The verb "yllättyä" translates to "to be surprised" or "to be astonished" in English. Therefore, "yllättyi" specifically denotes that someone or something experienced surprise in the past. For instance, if someone saw something unexpected, it could be said that they "yllättyi". The word conveys a sudden and unexpected feeling of amazement or wonder. It is a common verb in Finnish used in everyday conversation and writing to describe reactions to unforeseen events or revelations. The passive voice construction is inherent in the verb "yllättyä", meaning the subject of the sentence is the one experiencing the surprise, rather than actively causing it. Understanding "yllättyi" is key to comprehending past events where surprise was a factor in Finnish.