arvostamme

Arvostamme is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Finnish verb arvostaa, meaning to value, appreciate, or respect. It expresses that a group including the speaker values something or someone. The form can introduce statements about collective beliefs or priorities, for example: Me arvostamme työntekijöidemme panosta. Me arvostamme monimuotoisuutta yhteisössämme.

In usage, arvostaa takes a direct object that indicates what is valued. The object follows ordinary Finnish grammar, often appearing in the partitive or in a form that suits indefinite or definite contexts. The expression is versatile and common in both everyday speech and formal communications.

The word sits within a family of related terms. Arvostus means appreciation or esteem, and arvostella means to evaluate or critique, though arvostella can carry more formal or evaluative connotations. Arvostaa is sometimes used interchangeably with kunnioittaa, though the latter often conveys a stricter moral or ceremonious respect.

Etymologically, arvostaa derives from arvo, meaning value or worth, with the verbal suffix -staa, forming a verb that centers on estimating worth or regard. The form arvostamme thus marks a plural subject performing the act of valuing in the present tense.

Examples illustrate neutral usage: Me arvostamme asiakkaidemme panosta (We value our customers’ contributions). Me arvostamme perheiden merkitystä yhteisölle (We value families’ importance to the community).