Käynnistäkää

Käynnistäkää is a Finnish word that translates to "start" or "initiate" in English, when used in the imperative plural form. This means it is an instruction or command directed at multiple people or a group. The verb it is derived from is "käynnistää," which generally means to start, launch, or set in motion.

The word "käynnistäkää" is commonly used in contexts where an action needs to be begun by a collective. For example, in a technical manual, one might see instructions like "Käynnistäkää kone" which translates to "Start the machine" (addressed to more than one person). In a more abstract sense, it could be used to encourage a group to begin a project or discussion, such as "Käynnistäkää keskustelu" meaning "Start the discussion."

The grammatical structure indicates a command. The "-kää" ending is the imperative plural suffix in Finnish. This distinguishes it from the singular imperative form, "käynnistä," which would be used to address a single person. Understanding this nuance is important for accurate translation and comprehension of Finnish commands. The word's usage is straightforward and depends heavily on the context in which it appears, but its core meaning always revolves around the act of starting something.