saapuimme

"Saapuimme" is a Finnish verb phrase that translates directly to "we arrived" or "we came" in English. It is formed by combining the verb *saapua* ("to arrive") with the first-person plural pronoun *me* ("we"). The phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Finnish to indicate the arrival of a group of people.

The verb *saapua* is a common Finnish word with multiple meanings depending on context. It can refer to arriving at a destination, reaching a point, or even the arrival of news or information. The phrase *saapuimme* is typically used in past tense to describe an action that has already occurred. For example, "Saapuimme kotiin myöhään" translates to "We arrived home late."

In Finnish grammar, verbs change form based on tense, mood, and subject. The past tense of *saapua* is formed by adding *-imme* to the stem of the verb when the subject is *me* (we). This conjugation follows the standard pattern for Finnish verbs in the past tense.

The phrase *saapuimme* is widely used in everyday conversations, official documents, and literature. It is a fundamental part of Finnish communication, reflecting the language's emphasis on clarity and directness. Understanding such basic phrases is essential for anyone learning Finnish, as they form the foundation of more complex sentence structures. The phrase is also useful in contexts where one needs to describe group movements or arrivals succinctly.