Läheme

Läheme is an Estonian expression that translates to “let’s go” and is used as an informal exhortation to initiate a group activity or movement. The phrase is derived from the Estonian verb minna (to go) and appears most often in spoken language and casual writing.

In standard Estonian, the full form meaning “we go” is me lähme, while läheme itself functions as a shortened, emphatic form in everyday speech. The expression is commonly employed to signal readiness, agreement, or motivation to begin something, such as a trip, a task, or a social outing. It can stand alone as an utterance or be incorporated into longer sentences, for example, Läheme kohe, meaning “Let’s go right away,” or simply Läheme! as a concise rallying cry.

Usage notes: Läheme is informal and carries a sense of energy and camaraderie. It is widely heard in casual conversation, sports chants, and social media posts. In formal writing or official contexts, speakers would typically use a more formal construction, such as Me lähme, or rephrase to a neutral directive like “Let us proceed” or “We shall proceed.”

See also: Estonian language, imperative mood, colloquial phrases.