Seuratkaa

Seuratkaa is the second-person plural present-imperative form of the Finnish verb seurata, meaning to follow, accompany, or observe. It is used to issue a direct instruction or request to a group, such as “you all follow” or “please follow.” The singular equivalent is seuraa, and the formal or plural polite form is often conveyed through context rather than a separate conjugation.

Grammatically, seuratkaa marks a directive addressed to more than one person or to a person in a formal register. Finnish imperatives typically omit the subject, so seuratkaa stands alone as a command in written or spoken language. The form is common in instructional material, public announcements, media calls to action, and social media prompts, where a group is urged to take a specific action.

Usage notes and nuances:

- Seuratkaa is used when addressing multiple people or when speaking to someone in a formal context.

- It can be followed by a direct object or a prepositional phrase, e.g., “Seuratkaa ohjeita” (follow the instructions), “Seuratkaa minua” (follow me), or “Seuratkaa tätä linkkiä” (follow this link).

- The verb seurata also appears in other moods and tenses, but seuratkaa specifically conveys a directive in plural address.

Examples:

Seuratkaa ohjeita huolellisesti.

Seuratkaa minä-tilin päivityksiä.

Seuratkaa meitä sosiaalisessa mediassa.

As a basic imperative form, seuratkaa is a standard tool for coordinating group actions or guiding audiences in Finnish.