Ehdotamme

Ehdotamme is a Finnish verb form meaning “we propose” or “we suggest.” It is the first-person plural present tense of the verb ehdottaa, which denotes presenting an idea, plan, or course of action for consideration. The subject “we” is often implied, making ehdotamme a common choice in written and spoken proposals.

Usage and examples

Ehdotamme is used to introduce a proposal or recommended action in both formal and informal contexts. The typical construction is ehdotamme, followed by a clause introduced by että, or by a noun phrase describing the proposed action. Examples: Ehdotamme, että kokous pidetään ensi tiistaina. Ehdotamme, että hankkeen aikataulu tarkistetaan. Ehdotamme myös muutosta sitoumuksiin, jotta projektin hallinta tehostuu.

Morphology and related forms

Ehdotamme is part of a larger verb paradigm built on the root ehdot-, with forms such as ehdotan (I propose) and ehdottaa (he/she proposes). The noun form related to proposal is ehdotus (“proposal”). These forms share the same root and are used across different grammatical persons and tenses to express proposing actions.

Context and nuances

Ehdotamme is suitable for policy documents, meeting notes, business communications, and collaborative planning where a group is presenting a suggested action. It carries a neutral to cooperative tone, signaling joint consideration rather than a demand. When addressing a specific recipient, the phrase can be complemented by concrete details or followed by an että-clause to specify the proposed course of action.

See also

ehdotus, ehdottaa.