Soovime

Soovime is an Estonian verb form meaning "we wish" or "we would like." It is the present tense, first-person plural form of the verb soovima, which means "to wish" or "to want." The related noun soovi means "desire" or "wish."

Usage and nuance: Soovime is used to express a collective intention or polite request. It often appears in formal or semi-formal communication, such as official statements, press releases, and business correspondence, but also in everyday group speech. The subject is usually implicit (we), and the sentence can stand alone or be followed by a clause or object that specifies the goal.

Typical constructions: Soovime jätkata koostööd (We would like to continue the cooperation); Soovime teavitada teid muudatustest (We would like to inform you about changes); Soovime teada saada, millised on teie kriteeriumid (We would like to know what your criteria are). Soovime, et ... (We would like that ...), using a clause introduced by et, is also common for formal requests or commitments.

Context and synonyms: Soovime carries a formal, courteous tone and is often preferred when a group speaks on its own behalf. In more everyday speech, speakers might use taheme or tahame with a different nuance. The term is a standard part of Estonian political, administrative, and business discourse, reflecting collective intention without asserting personal emphases.