Lepäämme

Lepäämme is a Finnish verb form used to denote resting by a group. It is the present tense, first-person plural form of a verb meaning to rest, and is commonly translated as “we rest” or, in a inviting sense, “shall we rest” depending on context.

Formation and usage notes: In Finnish, the first-person plural present tense is typically created by adding the ending -mme to the verb stem. Therefore lepäämme follows this regular pattern, yielding a form that includes the speaker and others as the subject. The form is used in ordinary conversation as well as in writing. When used as a question, the sentence can take the form Lepäämmekö? meaning “Shall we rest?”

Examples and context: Lepäämme nyt means “We are resting now.” Lepäämmekö hetken ennen jatkoa? can be read as “Shall we rest for a moment before continuing?” The phrase appears in everyday dialogue, in narrative prose, and in poetic or lyrical contexts where a pause or collective action is emphasized.

Relationship to related forms: Lepäämme is part of a wider pattern in Finnish verb conjugation where the ending indicates person and number. Other forms of the same verb exist for different persons (you rest, we rested, etc.) and for different tenses, moods, and voices. The form can be complemented by time adverbs or auxiliary constructions to clarify aspect and duration.

See also: Finnish verb conjugation, Finnish pronouns, Finnish grammar.