pitää

This is the 560th most frequent Finnish word.


pitää

The Finnish word "pitää" can mean "to hold," "to like," "must," "to keep," or "to consider," depending on context.


Here 'pitää' means 'to like.'

Minä pidän tästä kirjasta.

I like this book.


In this context, 'pitää' expresses necessity or obligation, translating as 'need to' or 'must.'

Meidän pitää lähteä pian.

We need to leave soon.


In this case, 'pitää' means 'to hold.'

Hän pitää kirjasta käsissään.

He is holding the book in his hands.