Liikuta

Liikuta is a Finnish verb form that functions as the imperative singular of liikuttaa, meaning to move something or to cause to move. It is used when issuing a direct command to a single listener, typically in practical or instructional contexts.

Usage and examples: The imperative liikuta is common in directions or hands-on tasks. Examples include: “Liikuta kättäsi” (Move your hand) and “Liikuta autoa hieman oikealle” (Move the car a little to the right). The form is transitive, so a concrete object follows the verb. While primarily used for physical movement, liikuttaa can also convey figurative senses like affecting someone emotionally or influencing a situation, though the imperative is most often encountered in physical act requests.

Etymology and related forms: Liikuta is derived from the stem of liikuttaa, which in turn comes from the Finnish verb family around liikkua, meaning “to move.” The base infinitive liikuttaa is the causative/transitive form, with liikuta functioning as the imperative singular. Related forms include the present tense form liikutat and other derivations such as liikkuminen (movement, act of moving) and liike (motion or movement as a noun).

Notes: The imperativeliikuta is directed at one person. To form a negative command, Finnish uses älä liikuta (don’t move). Pronunciation typically stresses the first syllable: LIi-ku-ta.