Finnish · Common Verbs
Rakastaa
To love
Beginnerverb
Definition
To feel deep affection for someone or something.
Example
Rakastan perhettäni.
I love my family.
Etymology
'Rakastaa' derives from the Proto-Finnic root *rakastaa, meaning 'to love'. The term has maintained this emotional and relational meaning over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Rakastaa' is typically used in more poetic or romantic contexts, applicable in both formal and informal speech and writing.