harkitsemme

Harkitsemme is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Finnish verb harkita, meaning to consider, deliberate, or weigh options. The form is used when the speaker refers to the collective action of considering something, such as plans, alternatives, or proposals. In Finnish, the -mme ending marks the 1st person plural, so harkitsemme is literally the form used for “we consider” or “we are weighing.”

Usage and nuance: Harkita and its forms are common in formal and semi-formal contexts, including business, politics, and written discourse. The word conveys intentional contemplation and a careful approach to decision-making. In everyday speech, speakers may use more casual synonyms such as pohtia or miettiä, but harkita carries a sense of deliberate examination.

Examples: Harkitsemme nyt kaikkia vaihtoehtoja ennen päätöksen tekemistä. (We are now considering all options before making a decision.) Harkitsemme tehdä muutoksen ensi vuonna. (We are considering making the change next year.)

Form and related terms: Harkitsemme is one example of Finnish verb conjugation where the 1st person plural present form combines the verb stem with the -semme ending. Related nouns include harkinta (deliberation or consideration) and related verbs such as harkita, pohtia, and miettiä, which express varying shades of thinking and weighing options.