älkäämme

Älkäämme is a Finnish word that functions as a hortative or prohibitive first-person plural imperative. It is formed by combining the negative particle "älä" (don't) with the first-person plural imperative ending "-käämme". Essentially, it translates to "let us not" or "we shall not".

The word is used to express a collective decision or plea to refrain from a particular action. It carries a sense of shared responsibility and often implies a desire to avoid a negative consequence or to uphold a certain principle. For example, "Älkäämme unohtako" means "Let us not forget," and "Älkäämme tehkö sitä" means "Let us not do that."

Grammatically, "älkäämme" is a verb form. The root verb is implied by the context in which "älkäämme" is used. The first-person plural subject is also inherent in the structure of the word. It is a somewhat formal or literary construction, though it is still understood and used in contemporary Finnish. Its use can add a touch of solemnity or emphasis to a statement.