WordkaivataMeaningto miss (also: to need, lack)Part of speechverbPronunciationCourseFinnishLessonDuration in negative sentencesUsages of kaivataKaipaan sinua, koska emme ole tavanneet moneen kuukauteen.I miss you, because we haven't met for many months.Menneisyys on asia, jota monet kaipaavat.The past is a thing that many miss.