Lisäisitkö

Lisäisitkö is a Finnish word that translates to "Would you add?" or "Would you increase?" in English. It is a polite interrogative form of the verb "lisätä," which means to add or increase. The "-isitkö" ending is a conditional mood suffix combined with the interrogative particle "kö," making it a question about a hypothetical or desired action.

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation when someone is requesting or inquiring about the possibility of adding something to a situation, order, or quantity. For example, it could be used when ordering food, asking if an extra ingredient can be included, or in a business context when inquiring about increasing a budget or a supply. The politeness conveyed by the conditional form makes it a suitable choice for many social interactions.

The grammatical structure of "lisäisitkö" involves the verb stem "lisää-", followed by the conditional marker "-isi-", and finally the interrogative particle "-kö". This construction creates a softer and more indirect question compared to a direct imperative. Therefore, "lisäisitkö" is a versatile and frequently encountered expression in the Finnish language for polite requests or inquiries.