epäilimme

Epäilimme is a Finnish word. It is the first-person plural past tense of the verb epäillä, which means "to doubt," "to suspect," or "to believe." Therefore, "epäilimme" translates directly to "we doubted," "we suspected," or "we believed" in English.

The word "epäilimme" is commonly used in everyday Finnish conversation and writing. For instance, one might say "Epäilimme hänen rehellisyyttään" which means "We doubted his honesty." Another example could be "Epäilimme, että jotain oli vialla," translating to "We suspected that something was wrong."

Understanding the verb "epäillä" is key to grasping the meaning of "epäilimme." The verb conjugates based on person and tense in Finnish. The past tense for "we" is formed by adding the "-imme" ending to the verb stem. This grammatical structure is typical for many Finnish verbs. The nuances of doubt or suspicion conveyed by "epäilimme" depend heavily on the context in which it is used.