Harkitsee

Harkitsee is a Finnish verb meaning to deliberate, to weigh options, or to contemplate before making a decision or taking action. It implies careful evaluation of possible choices and their consequences, rather than a casual thought. The form harkitsee is the third-person singular present tense.

The infinitive form is harkita, and the related noun harkinta denotes deliberation, assessment, or careful consideration. In everyday and formal Finnish, harkita and its derivatives describe processes of planning, evaluating risks and benefits, and choosing a course of action.

Usage of harkitsee tends to appear in contexts involving decisions with significant impact, such as politics, business, or personal life changes. It is often contrasted with miettiä (to think or ponder more generally) or pohtia (to reflect or ponder), where harkita emphasizes systematic weighing and prudence.

Examples:

- Hän harkitsee uuden työn vastaanottamista. (He is weighing whether to take the new job.)

- Hallitus harkitsee veromuutoksia seuraavien kuukausien aikana. (The government is considering tax changes over the coming months.)

Etymologically, harkitsee stems from the Finnish verb harkita, with the noun harkinta forming a related concept of deliberate judgment. In usage, harkitsee is standard Finnish, appearing in media, official statements, and written prose to convey careful decision-making.