We swam

Finnish translation: Me uimme

03:57 Feb 14, 2001
English to Finnish translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: We swam
Any other examples like this would be great.
(In need of intransitive Finnish sentences)
C Jones
Finnish translation:Me uimme
Explanation:
We = me

swim = uida
swam = uimme -past tense
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nauitiin
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naMe uimme
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49 mins
uitiin


Explanation:
"We swam" in popular speech, as in "What did you do? We swam".
Grammatically speaking, "uimme" would be more exact.


    "uitiin" passive imperfect form, "uimme" active indicative imperfect, 1st person plural.
    CD-Perussanakirja (1997) Oy Edita Ab
Desmond O'Rourke
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7 hrs
Me uimme


Explanation:
We = me

swim = uida
swam = uimme -past tense


    speaking country for over 30 years.
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