Harjoittelemme

Harjoittelemme is a Finnish verb form meaning “we practice” or “we exercise.” It is the present tense, first-person plural form of the verb harjoitella, which denotes deliberate practice, training, or rehearsal in order to improve a skill or performance. The meaning can apply to sports, music, language study, work tasks, or any activity that involves regular training.

Etymology and form: harjoittelemme is built from the stem harjoitte- plus the personal ending -mme, indicating “we.” The related noun harjoitus means practice, drill, or exercise, and harjoittelu refers to the act or process of practicing.

Usage: the form is used when the speaker is part of a group that is practicing together. Examples include: “Harjoittelemme yhdessä joka päivä” (We practice together every day) and “Harjoittelemme uuden kappaleen osia” (We are practicing sections of a new piece). It is common in sports clubs, orchestras, language courses, and classrooms.

Related forms: other personal forms of harjoitella include minä harjoittelen (I practice), sinä harjoittelet (you practice), hän harjoittelee (he/she practices), te harjoittelette (you all practice), he harjoittelevat (they practice). The verb and its derivatives are used in everyday Finnish to describe routine training and preparation.

See also: general concept of practice in Finnish, including harjaus or harjoitus as nouns for various kinds of drills, exercises, or training sessions.