tarkoittamme

Tarkoittamme is a Finnish verb form that represents the present tense, first-person plural, of the verb tarkoittaa, meaning to mean or to intend. The form is used when a speaker speaks on behalf of a group to state what the group means, intends, or aims to convey. It is common in formal or written language, for example in official statements, press releases, or policy documents where collective intent is being clarified.

In Finnish, verbs inflect for person and number, and the first-person plural form often appears with the suffix -mme. Tarkoitta, the root shared by related forms, underlies a family of sentences that express meaning, intention, or explanation. The same verb has other tense and mood forms, such as minä tarkoitan (I mean) and hän tarkoittaa (he/she means), which illustrate how the verb adapts to different subject pronouns and contexts.

Usage notes: saavanto standard Finnish frequently separates the idea of meaning from intention depending on context. Tarkoittamme is used to forecast or declare what a group intends to do or communicate; it can introduce clarifications, corrections, or definitions in a discussion or document.

Relation and translations: in English, tarkoittaa corresponds to “to mean” or “to intend.” The noun tarkoitus (intention, purpose) is closely related semantically, reflecting a common theme around meaning and purpose in Finnish.

Example (illustrative): Tarkoittamme, että tämän muutos on väliaikainen. Translation: We mean that this change is temporary.