Ajattelimme
Ajattelimme is the first-person plural imperfect (imperfect indicative) form of the Finnish verb ajatella, meaning “we thought” or “we were thinking.” It is used to describe a thought process carried out by a group in the past. Morphologically, it consists of the verb stem ajatell-, the past tense marker -i-, and the personal ending -mme, indicating 1st person plural. The form is common in both spoken and written Finnish and can introduce reported speech or set the stage for a decision or plan.
Common usages include statements such as ajattelimme että... (we thought that...) and ajattelimme mennä... (we were