Jatka

Jatka is a Finnish word that primarily functions as the imperative form of the verb jatkaa, meaning “to continue.” As a standalone command, jatka translates to “continue” or “go ahead.” The corresponding plural or formal imperative form is jatkakaa. The base verb jatkaa is commonly used in everyday speech, signage, and prompts.

Linguistic notes about jatka and related terms. The verb jatkaa derives from the stem jatk- with the infinitive suffix -a. A closely related noun is jatko, which means “continuation” or “extension.” Related adjectives and compounds describe aspects like continuation or extendability, providing a family of terms built around the idea of continuing or extending.

Usage and context. In practical use, jatka appears on road signs or spoken instructions to tell someone to proceed. In digital interfaces and software, a button labeled “Jatka” is a common label used to initiate the next step or proceed with an action. The exact meaning is determined by context, but it generally retains the sense of moving forward.

Other uses. Jatka may also be encountered as a proper noun in Finnish-language contexts, such as names or titles, where capitalization signals a different function from the verb. Such uses are context-dependent and not tied to the verb meaning.

See also. jatko, jatkaa.