Napsauttakaa

Napsauttakaa is the second-person plural imperative form of the Finnish verb napsauttaa. It is used to instruct a group to perform a snapping, clicking, or fastening action, such as closing a clasp, activating a switch, or snapping something into place. The related verb napsauttaa covers a range of senses connected to a quick, decisive action that produces a sharp sound or effect.

The verb napsauttaa has several core meanings. It can describe making something snap shut, producing a snapping sound, or causing a mechanism to engage with a brief, crisp motion. In everyday language and manuals, napsauttaa is commonly used for concrete actions (for example, fastening a seat belt, securing a lid, or snapping a clip) as well as for figurative uses that convey sudden or decisive action. In digital contexts, speakers may prefer klikkaa or klikata for “click,” but napsauttaa remains common for physical actions and devices with a mechanical snap.

Etymology and forms: napsauttaa is formed from the stem napsaut- with the infinitive suffix -taa. The imperative plural is formed by adding -takaa to the stem, yielding napsauttakaa. Related forms include napsautti (past tense), napsautus (a snap or snapping action), and napsahdus (the sound of a snap). The term is well established in standard Finnish and appears in instructional, technical, and everyday language.

See also: napsauttaa, napsautus, napsahdus, klikata.