Suhtaudumme

Suhtaudumme is the first-person plural present tense form of the Finnish verb suhtaudua, meaning to have an attitude toward, to regard, or to approach something in a particular way. The form is used to describe how a group such as a organization, institution, media outlet, or audience views a topic or issue. It often signals a deliberate stance and is common in formal and public discourse.

Grammatical notes: The base form is suhtaudua; related personal forms include minä suhtaudun, sinä suhtaudut, hän suhtauduu, me suhtaudumme, te suhtaudutte, he suhtauduvat. Suhtaudumme is typically followed by a complement indicating what is being viewed or approached, such as a topic, proposal, or situation. In everyday usage it is frequently paired with adverbs or particles that express the stance, for example myönteisesti (positively), kriittisesti (critically), or varauksella (with caution).

Usage and examples: Me suhtaudumme tähän kysymykseen varauksella. (We approach this question with caution.) Me suhtaudumme ehdotukseen myönteisesti. (We view the proposal positively.) Me suhtaudumme siihen kriittisesti. (We approach it critically.) In journalistic and political writing, suhtaudumme is often used to summarize or present the stance of a group on current events or policy.

Context and nuance: The verb conveys more than mere awareness; it implies an evaluative or strategic attitude toward the subject. The exact meaning is shaped by the accompanying adverbs and complements.