Tarjota

Tarjota is a Finnish verb meaning to offer or to present something to someone. It is used to express giving or proposing goods, services, help, or options. In everyday speech it appears in a wide range of contexts, from offering a cup of coffee to presenting a choice or chance.

The verb tarjota belongs to the regular Finnish verb classes and forms its present tense as minä tarjoan, sinä tarjoat, hän tarjoaa, me tarjoamme, te tarjoatte, he tarjoavat. It can combine with objects in phrases such as tarjota apua (to offer help), tarjota palveluita (to offer services), or tarjota vaihtoehtoja (to offer options). The infinitive is tarjota, and related forms include the noun tarjonta (the act or state of offering or supply) and tarjous (an offer or quotation). A related reflexive verb, tarjoutua, means to volunteer or to offer oneself.

In usage, tarjota is a neutral, everyday verb and does not imply obligation; the tone depends on context and additional words. For example, "Me tarjoamme ilmaisen neuvonnan" means we offer free advice, while "Hän tarjosi kimppalippuja" describes someone offering group tickets. Etymologically, tarjota is a native Finnish verb with related derivatives that express the broader concept of providing or presenting.

Tarjota is primarily encountered within Finnish-language text. In non-Finnish contexts, the word is usually understood only by learners or encountered in linguistic discussions about Finnish verbs. See also tarjonta, tarjous, tarjoutua.