No. 428 in Finnish
pidetään
"Pidetään" means "is/are kept," "is/are held," or "let’s keep/hold," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Kokoukset pidetään joka keskiviikko.
The meetings are held every Wednesday.
Here, 'pidetään' is used in a passive construction to indicate an action being conducted habitually by an unspecified subject.
Pidetään ikkunat suljettuina, jotta ei tule kylmä.
Let's keep the windows closed so it doesn't get cold.
In this sentence, 'Pidetään' is an imperative form directed as a suggestion or instruction to a group.
Häntä pidetään hyvänä ystävänä.
He is considered a good friend.
The word 'pidetään' here conveys the meaning of being regarded or considered, indicating someone's opinion or perspective.
Pidetään huolta toisistamme.
Let's take care of each other.
Here, 'pidetään' is used in an imperative form, suggesting a mutual or general encouragement to 'take care' of each other.
Juhlat pidetään huomenna.
The party will be held tomorrow.
In this construction, 'pidetään' indicates the holding or organizing of an event, specifically in the passive voice implying general agency.
Häntä pidetään hyvänä opettajana.
He/She is considered a good teacher.
Here, 'pidetään' means 'is considered,' expressing an opinion held by an unspecified general audience.
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