Uskomustamme

Uskomustamme is a Finnish noun phrase that translates to “our belief” or “the belief we share.” It refers to a set of beliefs held by a group that includes the speaker and is commonly used in discussions of religion, ideology, or shared values. The form is built from the noun uskomus (belief) and the first-person plural possessive suffix -mme, producing a phrase that marks possession by the speaker’s group.

Etymology and grammar: In Finnish, uskomustamme illustrates how possessive suffixes attach to noun stems to indicate belonging. The phrase can function in various syntactic roles depending on the sentence and case inflection. Its meaning is shaped by context, particularly whether the beliefs are religious, political, cultural, or ethical.

Usage and nuance: Uskomustamme is more likely to appear in formal, philosophical, or reflective writing than in everyday conversation, where simpler expressions may be preferred. It signals a collective rather than an individual belief and can be used to discuss normative or aspirational aspects of a group’s worldview.

Example: Uskomustamme pidetään tärkeänä osana kulttuuriperinnettä. This sentence illustrates how the phrase can foreground the idea of a shared belief as a valued component of cultural heritage.

See also: Finnish language, uskonto, usko.