Ehdokkaamme

Ehdokkaamme is a Finnish term meaning “our candidate” or “our candidates.” It is formed by the noun ehdokas (candidate) plus the first-person plural possessive suffix -mme, which marks ownership by the speaker’s group. The form is commonly used in political and organizational contexts to refer to the candidate or candidates that a party or group has selected or endorses.

In campaign materials, party websites, press releases, and municipal election communications, ehdokkaamme is used to present the candidate(s) as representing the group’s program. The phrase foregrounds collective responsibility and support for the individual(s) named or described. It reinforces a sense of unity between the group and the person or people standing in an election.

Grammatically, ehdokkaamme can refer to a single candidate or to several candidates, with the number determined by the surrounding text and verbs. For instance, “Ehdokkaamme asettuu kaupunginvaltuustoon” implies a single candidate, while “Ehdokkaamme asettuvat” signals multiple candidates. The sentence structure around the form often clarifies whether it refers to one or more people.

The term is a standard feature of Finnish political language, not a uniquely official title. It appears in local campaigns, national party communications, and civic organization initiatives, where groups wish to emphasize ownership and shared responsibility for the chosen nominee(s).