Näytämme

Näytämme is a Finnish verb form meaning “we show” or “we display.” It is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb näytää, which encompasses several related meanings such as presenting information, displaying an object or image, or demonstrating a process. The core sense is that the speaker causes something to be perceived by others.

Usage and meanings. In everyday Finnish, näytämme is used when the speakers present something to an audience or viewer, for example a picture, a video, or a demonstration. It can appear in educational, professional, or media contexts, such as “Me näytämme tämän diaesityksen” (We show this slide presentation) or “Me näytämme sinulle, miten ohjelma toimii” (We will show you how the program works). The verb also forms part of phrases about demonstrations of capabilities or features, for instance in product demonstrations or tutorials. The sense “to appear” or “to look like” is typically realized with other constructions involving the verb näyt-tää in different forms (e.g., se näyttää hyvältä means it looks good).

Grammar. Näytämme follows regular Finnish verb conjugation patterns. It shares the stem näyt-, with the 1st person plural present ending -ämme. Like other transitive verbs, it can take a direct object in the appropriate case, commonly in the accusative or partitive: “näytämme kuvan” (we show a picture) or “näytämme kuvia” (we show pictures). The imperative form for singular is näytä, and for plural is näyttäkää.

Related terms. The root näytä is linked to näytön/näyttö (display, screen or display device). Related verbs include näyttää (to show, to appear or look) and osoittaa (to indicate or demonstrate), which cover overlapping but distinct nuances.