Osallistuvatko

Osallistuvatko is a Finnish word that translates to "do they participate" or "are they participating" in English. It is the third-person plural present tense interrogative form of the verb "osallistua," which means "to participate" or "to take part."

The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and in written Finnish when asking about the involvement of a group of people in an activity, event, or process. For example, one might ask "Osallistuvatko kaikki kokoukseen?" meaning "Are they all participating in the meeting?" or "Osallistuvatko lapset leikkiin?" which translates to "Are the children participating in the game?"

Understanding the conjugation of Finnish verbs is crucial for forming correct questions. "Osallistuvatko" specifically indicates a question directed at a plural subject, implying more than one individual. The presence of the interrogative particle "-ko" at the end of the verb signifies that it is a question. Without this particle, "osallistuvat" would simply mean "they participate." Therefore, "osallistuvatko" is a fundamental element for asking about group participation in the Finnish language.