Finnish · Common Verbs
Pitää
To like
Beginnerverb
Definition
To enjoy or find pleasant, also means to hold or must.
Example
Pidän suomalaisesta ruoasta.
I like Finnish food.
Etymology
'Pitää' comes from the Proto-Finnic root *pitää, meaning 'to hold or keep'. Its meaning has remained stable while evolving in usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pitää' is used in both formal and informal settings, applicable to a wide range of contexts from casual conversations to legal language.