ehdotatte

Ehdotatte is a Finnish verb form meaning “you (plural) propose” or “you are proposing.” It is the present indicative form used when addressing more than one person, and in formal writing the te-form can also serve as polite address to a single person. The base verb is ehdottaa, which means to propose or to suggest.

The verb ehdottaa is native Finnish and related to the noun ehdotus, meaning “proposal.” In present tense, the full paradigm includes minä ehdotan, sinä ehdotat, hän ehdottaa, me ehdotamme, te ehdotatte, he ehdottavat. The form ehdotatte specifically marks the second-person plural (addressing a group) and is commonly used to ask for input from several people or to address a group respectfully.

Usage notes and examples: ehdotatte is common in meetings, planning, and discussions when presenting or requesting suggestions. Examples include: Mitä ehdotatte kokouksessa? (What do you propose at the meeting?) Ehdotatteko tämän vaihtoehdon? (Do you propose this option?) In everyday speech, the te-form is used for both plural and polite singular contexts.

Related forms include ehdotan (I propose), ehdotat (you propose, singular), ehdottaa (he/she proposes), ehdotamme (we propose), and ehdottavat (they propose). The meaning and nuance center on offering ideas, plans, or solutions for consideration.