Vierailet

Vierailet is the second-person singular present tense form of the Finnish verb vierailla, which means to visit or to pay a visit. It is used when the subject is you and you are describing the action of visiting a person or a place. For example, you might say “Sinä vierailet ystäväni luona” to express that you are visiting my friend.

Etymology and related forms: The verb vierailla is derived from vieras, meaning guest or stranger, and has several related nouns such as vierailu (a visit) and vierailija (visitor). Other present tense forms include minä vierailen, hän vierailee, me vierailemme, te vierailette, and he vierailevat, reflecting standard Finnish conjugation patterns for verbs ending in -lla.

Usage notes: Vierailla typically conveys paying a visit to a person or a place and can refer to short or planned visits. It is common in everyday language and contrasts with other verbs that might emphasize staying or residing, depending on the context. The form vierailet specifically targets the second-person singular, making it appropriate for direct address in both spoken and written Finnish.