Finnish · Common Verbs
Ymmärtää
To understand
Beginnerverb
Definition
To know the meaning of something.
Example
En ymmärrä. Voitko sanoa uudestaan?
I do not understand. Can you say it again?
Etymology
'Ymmärtää' derives from the Proto-Finnic root *ymmärtää, meaning 'to understand'. It reflects the process of comprehending and has historical roots in Finnish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ymmärtää' is primarily employed in formal and informal discussions, often found in both spoken and written contexts, related to comprehension.