Tarjoile

Tarjoile is a Finnish verb form used as an imperative meaning “serve” or “present (the dish).” It is the singular imperative form of the verb tarjoilla, which denotes the act of serving or providing food, drinks, or other items to guests. In practical use, tarojoile appears in hospitality, culinary instructions, and menus as a direct command or instruction to staff or hosts.

In context, tarjoilla covers the broader sense of offering or providing, while tarjoile specifically emphasizes presenting food or beverages to diners. The imperative Tarjoile is commonly found in recipe steps, buffet signs, and service directions, for example, instructing staff to present a dish to the table or to plate and deliver warm food to guests. The phrase can also appear in plural form as tarjoilkaa, when addressing multiple people.

Related words include tarjoilu, the act or system of serving (serving, catering) and tarjoilija, a waiter or serving staff. These terms ground Tarjoile within the broader lexicon of Finnish dining and hospitality language. The root is shared with related verbs such as tarjota (to offer) and tarjonta (offering), reflecting the closely connected ideas of providing and presenting.

Usage notes: Tarjoile is primarily encountered in culinary and service settings and is not typically used in everyday casual conversation outside such contexts. It is a command form directed at a second person singular or plural in appropriate register, and its tone is functional and instruction-based.