pitämiä

Pitämiä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to hold," "to keep," or "to have" in English. It is a highly versatile verb with a broad range of applications in the Finnish language.

In its most literal sense, pitämiä refers to the physical act of holding something. For example, "Hän piti kirjaa kädessään" translates to "She held a book in her hand." Beyond physical possession, pitämiä can also indicate ownership or possession of something abstract, such as an idea or a feeling. "Minulla on hyvä mieli" means "I have a good feeling."

The verb is also used to express obligation or necessity, similar to the English "to have to" or "must." In this context, it is often used with the illative case of the infinitive. For instance, "Minun pitää mennä kotiin" translates to "I have to go home." This usage is very common in everyday Finnish.

Furthermore, pitämiä can describe the duration of something or the state of being in a particular place or condition. "Talo piti kylmänä talvella" means "The house stayed cold in winter." It can also be used to denote a belief or opinion: "Pidän sitä hyvänä ajatuksena," meaning "I consider it a good idea." The nuances of pitämiä's meaning are often clarified by the context in which it is used.