Pitää

Definition

To enjoy or find pleasant, also means to hold or must.

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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.

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