Questions & Answers about Nainen leipoo, ja me leivomme myös.
Why does the verb change from leipoo to leivomme?
This is because of consonant gradation. The dictionary form of the verb is leipoa. When we add an ending that closes the syllable (meaning the syllable ends in a consonant), like the -mme for 'we', the strong consonant p weakens to a v. This makes the stem leivo-. For the 'he/she' form leipoo, the syllable does not end in a consonant, so the strong p remains.
How exactly is the form leipoo made?
For Verb Type 1, you find the stem by dropping the final -a or -ä from the dictionary form. For leipoa, the stem is leipo-. To make the 'he/she' form, you simply double the last vowel of the stem, giving us leipoo.
Is the word me strictly necessary before leivomme?
No, it is optional! Because the -mme ending on leivomme already tells us that the subject is 'we', you could just say ja leivomme myös. Including me is correct but usually adds a bit of emphasis, as in 'and we bake too'.
Can the word myös be placed somewhere else in the sentence?
Yes, myös is quite flexible. You can place it after the verb as seen here (me leivomme myös) or before the verb (me myös leivomme). Both sound very natural to a Finnish speaker.
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