Vieraile

Vieraile is a Finnish verb form derived from the verb vierailla, meaning to visit. It functions as the imperative singular form, used to give a direct instruction or invitation to visit a person or place. As a command, vieraile is not a noun; it is a verb form that requires a subject implied by context.

In Finnish, vierailla means to visit or call on someone, to visit a location, or to pay a formal visit. The imperative form vieraile is commonly used on invitations, signs, or when giving directions in everyday speech. The form is part of a broader verbal system that includes related nouns such as vierailu (a visit) and the agent noun vieraileva (the visitor).

Grammatical notes: vieraile is the second-person singular imperative of vierailla. It is typically used with place names or people as the destination of the visit, with no additional changes to the verb for tense in imperative form. The verb has other related forms for different persons and tenses, such as vieraille (present third-person singular) or vierailen (first-person singular), but these forms are not interchangeable with the imperative.

Usage context: vieraile appears in everyday Finnish when instructing someone to visit, welcoming someone to visit, or in tourism and event contexts to encourage attendance. It is often accompanied by a destination, such as a person’s home or a public place.

Related terms include vierailu, the noun for a visit, and vierailija, meaning a visitor. These terms help distinguish the action of visiting from the status of the person who visits.