Huomioithan

Huomioithan is a Finnish polite imperative form of the verb huomioida, meaning to notice or pay attention. It is used to tell the listener to consider or take into account something, with a tone that is courteous and somewhat insistent. The form is associated with addressing the second person singular and is created by adding the polite suffix -ithan to the imperative stem huomioi. The suffix -han/-hän is a common Finnish device for softening commands or requests.

In usage, huomioithan is frequent in written and formal communication, such as emails, notices, instructions, forms, and official announcements. It typically introduces a clause starting with että, as in “Huomioithan, että tilaus on voimassa tänään.” Translating roughly to “Please note that the order is valid today,” it functions similarly to “Please note” in English. The form is more courteous than a direct imperative like huomioi, and it is chosen to maintain a respectful tone, especially in business and administrative contexts. In casual speech, speakers may opt for simpler forms such as muista or voisinko, which carry a lighter tone.

Examples:

- Huomioithan, että tilaus on peruttava 15.6.

- Huomioithan myös ohjeen liitteet ennen käyttöönottoa.

Originating from huomioida, the phrase combines the imperative stem with the politeness suffix, producing a soft, directive form commonly found in Finnish writing and formal discourse.