huomioimme

Huomioimme is the Finnish verb form meaning “we pay attention to” or “we take into account.” It is the present tense, first-person plural form of huomioida, which means to notice, consider, or take into account. The noun huomio means attention or notice; related terms include huomiointi (the act of paying attention) and huomioiminen (gerund).

Usage-wise, huomioida and its forms are common in formal and written Finnish, such as reports, guidelines, and meeting notes. The form huomioimme signals that a group, including the speaker, is considering or acknowledging certain factors. The closely related phrase ottaa huomioon is often used to express taking something into account, sometimes with a slightly more explicit sense of consideration.

Forms and examples:

- minä huomioin (I notice)

- sinä huomioit (you notice)

- hän huomioi (he/she notices)

- me huomioimme (we pay attention to / we take into account)

- te huomioitte (you all pay attention to)

- he huomioivat (they notice)

Examples:

Me huomioimme asiakkaiden toiveet suunnittelussa. (We take into account the customers’ wishes in the planning.)

Tämä suunnitelma huomioi sekä kustannukset että aikataulun. (This plan takes into account both costs and the schedule.)

Etymology and overview:

The verb derives from the noun huomio (attention) with the -ida suffix forming a verb. It is widely used across registers to express deliberate attention or consideration in decision-making.

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