Tallentaaanko

Tallentaaanko is a Finnish verb phrase formed from the verb tallentaa, meaning to record or save, combined with the question particle -anko. This construction is used to form yes-no questions about whether the action of recording should or will take place. The exact subject performing the recording is not encoded in the form itself and is determined by the surrounding sentence or context.

Grammatically, tallentaa is the infinitive form of the verb, and adding -anko creates an interrogative construction. The form is common in both spoken Finnish and more informal written Finnish, especially in contexts where plans or intentions regarding recording are being discussed, such as meetings, media production, or data capture scenarios. It functions as a grammatical tool to elicit confirmation or a decision about recording, and its meaning can range from “shall we record?” to “will you record?” depending on the broader sentence.

Usage notes: tallentaaanko conveys a neutral or practical tone and is suitable for planning discussions and procedural questions. Context and accompanying pronouns or verbs clarify who is expected to perform the recording. In conversation, it may be followed by direct object nouns like videon (a video) or äänityksen (a recording), or used more generally with implied subjects.

See also: tallentaa, the verb meaning to record/save; -anko/-kö, the Finnish question suffix used to mark yes-no questions.