jaksamme

Jaksamme is the first-person plural present tense form of the Finnish verb jaksaa, which means to be able to endure, to manage, or to bear. The form indicates that we collectively can undertake a task or withstand a situation. It is commonly used to express capacity, willingness, or resilience in the face of fatigue, a heavy workload, or challenging circumstances.

Grammatical notes: Jaksaa is an intransitive verb, and jaksamme marks the 1st person plural subject. Other present tense forms include jaksan (I), jaksaat (you), jaksaa (he/she/it), jaksatte (you all), and jaksavat (they). The past tense forms are generally jaksoin (I), jaksoimme (we), jaksoitte (you all), etc. The phrase jaksamme is often complemented by noun phrases or subordinate clauses to specify what is being endured or managed.

Usage and nuance: Jaksamme conveys more than mere ability; it conveys a sense of collective effort and determination to continue. It is frequently used in everyday speech and writing to reassure or motivate, for example in discussions about work, study, or difficult periods. It can carry optimism or solidarity, as in expressions like “Me jaksamme tämän yhdessä” (We’ll manage this together).

See also: jaksaa; kestää; selviytyä; Finnish verb forms.