Yksityiskoista

Yksityiskoista is a Finnish verb that means “to give details about” or “to detail.” It is a transitive verb and typically appears in the imperative or in a context where the speaker is asking someone to elaborate on a subject. The root of the word is “yksityiskoiva,” which functions as an adverb meaning “in detail” or “in particular.” The verb is formed by adding the infinitive ending –a- to the root, resulting in yksityiskoistaa (to detail). In spoken Finnish “yksityiskoista” can be encountered as a colloquial form derived from the same root.

The word is often used in academic, journalistic, or technical contexts to request a thorough explanation or to clarify points that were previously vague. For example: “Pidä teksti yksityiskoista, jotta lukijat ymmärtävät johtopäätökset” (Keep the text detailed so that readers understand the conclusions). It can also be used negatively to criticize a statement that is overly detailed or unnecessarily elaborate, such as in “Käsittely on yksityiskoista” (the handling is too detailed).

Yksityiskoista is related to other Finnish words that emphasize precision, such as tarkka (“exact”) or yksityiskohtainen (“detailed”). In similar languages, the English verb “to elaborate” or “to detail” can serve as a rough equivalent. The term is widely understood among Finnish speakers and is considered a standard part of the Finnish lexicon.