Tarjoilee

Tarjoilee is a Finnish verb form meaning "offers" or "serves" in the sense of providing something to someone. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb tarjoilla, which covers offering, presenting, or supplying goods, services, or refreshments. In everyday Finnish, tarjoilla is commonly used in hospitality, retail, and service contexts.

Usage: Tarjoilee describes an ongoing action by a subject toward another party. It is typical in restaurants, cafés, menus, and other service interactions. Examples: Hän tarjoilee kahvia asiakkaille. Ravintola tarjoilee lounasta klo 11–14. The form can also appear when staff are actively serving or offering items, such as samples or menus.

Etymology and related forms: Tarjoilla is derived from tarjoilu, meaning service or catering. Related words include tarjota (to offer) and tarjoilija (waiter). The verb pair differs in nuance: tarjoilla emphasizes serving or providing as part of a service, while tarjota is a more general "to offer."

Grammar notes: The infinitive is tarjoilla; past tense forms include tarjoili (he offered) and tarjoilivat (they offered). The 3rd-person present of tarjota, "tarjoaa," is distinct from "tarjoilee" although they share the core idea of offering.

See also: Tarjoilu; Tarjoilija; Tarjota.