Tarkistellaan

Tarkistellaan is a Finnish verb form derived from tarkistaa, meaning to check or verify. It is the present tense in the passive or impersonal mood, used when the agent performing the checking is unknown, generic, or understood from context. The form is built on the stem tarkista- with the passive suffix -ellaan/-ään, yielding tarkistellaan. In practical use, tarkistellaan many times translates roughly to “let’s check” or “it will be checked,” depending on the surrounding phrasing.

Usage and function

Tarkistellaan is common in written and spoken Finnish where speakers want to indicate a collaborative, tentative, or non-assertive action. It signals that verification is planned, ongoing, or required before reaching conclusions. The tone is often inclusive and modest, inviting participation from others rather than making a definite claim.

Context and nuances

The phrase is frequently found in editorial, investigative, and instructional contexts, where accuracy is important and verification steps are part of the process. It can soften statements or defer judgment, aligning with a cautious and methodical approach to information.

Related forms

Tarkistellaan belongs to a family of passive present forms of tarkistaa, such as tarkistetaan (it is checked) and tarkistellaan, whose exact nuance depends on sentence structure and context. The active counterpart is tarkistamme (we check) or tarkistaa (to check).

See also

Finnish grammar on the passive voice; tarkistaa (to check, verify).