Näytäthä

Näytäthä is a Finnish word that functions as an imperative verb phrase. It is a polite request or entreaty, essentially meaning "Please show" or "Would you please show." The word is formed by combining the imperative form of the verb "näyttää" (to show) with the clitic particle "-hän" or "-hän," which adds a softening, persuasive, or sometimes slightly emphatic nuance.

The particle "-hän" is often used to make requests sound less demanding and more amiable. It can imply a sense of shared understanding or a gentle urging. Therefore, "Näytäthä" is commonly used in everyday conversation when asking someone to display something, whether it be an object, an action, or a piece of information. For example, one might say "Näytäthä minulle, miten se tehdään" (Please show me how it is done) or "Näytäthä se kirja" (Would you please show that book).

The use of "-hän" makes the request more polite and less direct than a simple imperative like "Näytä" (Show). This grammatical feature is characteristic of Finnish politeness strategies and contributes to the overall tone of the interaction. The word is therefore a common and useful expression in Finnish for polite requests.