Pidätämme

Pidätämme is a Finnish verb. It is the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb pidättää. The verb pidättää has several meanings, including to arrest, to detain, to retain, to suppress, or to refrain. Therefore, "pidätämme" translates to "we arrest," "we detain," "we retain," "we suppress," or "we refrain," depending on the context in which it is used.

In a legal context, "pidätämme" most commonly means "we arrest" or "we detain." For example, police officers might say "Pidätämme teidät epäiltynä rikoksesta" which translates to "We are arresting you on suspicion of a crime." In situations involving holding onto something, it can mean "we retain." For instance, a company might state "Pidätämme oikeuden muuttaa ehtoja," meaning "We retain the right to change the terms."

The verb can also be used in more abstract senses. "Pidätämme hengitystämme" means "we hold our breath." In terms of emotional control or holding back, it could be "pidätämme itkuamme," meaning "we suppress our tears." The specific meaning is always derived from the surrounding words and the overall situation. Understanding the various meanings of pidättää is crucial to correctly interpret "pidätämme."