Uskallat

Uskallat is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Finnish verb uskaltaa, meaning "you dare." It is used to challenge someone, to express willingness to take a risk, or to ask whether a person is prepared to try something.

Etymology and conjugation: Us kaltaa belongs to the class of Finnish -taa verbs. The infinitive is uskaltaa, and present-tense forms follow regular Finnish endings. The 2nd person singular present is uskallat, and other forms include minä uskallan, hän uskaltaa, me uskallamme, te uskallatte, and he uskalta vat. The form uskallat is commonly used in direct address, often with the question particle -ko/-kö to form questions like uskallatko.

Usage: Uskallat expresses both a literal and a figurative sense of daring. It can be used in neutral statements about someone’s willingness, in challenges, or in encouragement. The verb often appears with interrogatives or conditional phrases to gauge readiness or courage.

Examples:

- Uskallatko hypätä yli esteen? (Do you dare to jump over the obstacle?)

- Et uskalla lähteä ulos tänään. (You don’t dare to go out today.)

- Me uskallamme kokeilla uutta lähestymistapaa. (We dare to try a new approach.)

See also: uskaltaa, uskalus (daring), uskaltaminen (acting with courage). These related terms cover the base verb, the noun form, and the concept of daring in Finnish.

---