No. 778 in Finnish
pitävät
"Keep" or "hold" (plural form) depending on context.
In a sentence
He pitävät lomaa kesällä.
They take a vacation in the summer.
Here, 'pitävät' is used as a form of the verb 'pitää,' meaning 'to take' or 'to have,' and refers to taking a break or having a vacation.
Oppilaat pitävät opettajastaan.
The students like their teacher.
In this sentence, 'pitävät' is a form of 'pitää,' which, when combined with the elative case (here 'opettajastaan'), means 'to like' or 'to be fond of.'
Ne pitävät oven kiinni.
They keep the door closed.
Here, 'pitävät' is used as 'to keep' or 'to hold,' showcasing a different application of the verb 'pitää.'
He pitävät paljon ulkoilusta.
They enjoy outdoor activities a lot.
The word 'pitävät' in this sentence means 'enjoy' or 'like', used in the context of expressing personal preference.
Vanhemmat pitävät huolta lapsista.
The parents take care of the children.
Here, 'pitävät' means 'take care of' or 'look after', describing an action of responsibility.
Muutama tukipalkki pitävät katon paikoillaan.
A few support beams hold the roof in place.
In this case, 'pitävät' means 'hold' or 'keep', referring to the physical support provided by the beams.
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