viettäkää

Viettäkää is a word that appears in several Finno-Ugric languages, most notably Finnish and Estonian, where it serves as a plural imperative form. In Finnish, the verb stem is "vietää," meaning to spend (time), to celebrate, or to lead. Therefore, "viettäkää" translates to "spend" or "celebrate" when addressing a group of people. For example, "Viettäkää hauskaa!" means "Have fun!" directed at multiple individuals. Similarly, "Viettäkää juhlaa!" translates to "Celebrate the feast!" or "Hold a celebration!"

In Estonian, the verb stem is "pidama," which has a broad range of meanings including to hold, to keep, to consider, and to celebrate. The plural imperative form is "pidage." However, the Finnish word "viettäkää" is sometimes used colloquially in Estonian, particularly among younger speakers or in contexts influenced by Finnish. This usage is generally understood but may be considered a loanword or an informal adoption. The more traditional Estonian equivalent for "spend time" or "celebrate" in the plural imperative would typically involve variations of "pidama." The precise nuance and commonality of "viettäkää" in Estonian can vary regionally and generationally.