Understanding the Second Person Plural in Finnish Verb Conjugation
In Finnish, verbs change their form to show who is doing the action. When you talk to more than one person, you use the second person plural form. It's like saying 'you all' or 'you guys' in English.
Important Points
- Used when talking to more than one person
- Adds '-tte' to the verb stem
- Shows respect or formality when addressing a group
Let's see how we change the verbs. We start with the basic form of the verb, called the infinitive, and then we add '-tte' to make it fit for talking to many people.
Examples
- Te puhutte suomea. (You all speak Finnish.)
- Te syötte omenoita. (You all eat apples.)
- Te menette kouluun. (You all go to school.)
Remember, this is only used when you are talking to more than one person. If you are talking to just one person, you would use a different form.
Important Points
- Helps in polite or formal situations
- Common in classroom settings
- Essential for group instructions