Ymmärsikö

Ymmärsikö is a Finnish word that functions as an interrogative past tense verb. It is formed by combining the verb stem "ymmärs-" (meaning to understand) with the past tense suffix "-i" and the interrogative particle "-kö". The word translates directly to "did he/she/it understand?" or "did you understand?" in English, depending on the context and implied subject.

In Finnish grammar, the interrogative particle "-kö" is attached to the end of the verb to form a question. This particle is common in Finnish and is used to turn a statement into a yes/no question. The past tense of the verb "ymmärtää" (to understand) is "ymmärsi" for the third person singular (he/she/it) and also for the second person singular informal (you, singular). Therefore, "ymmärsikö" can refer to whether a single person understood something in the past.

The word is frequently used in everyday conversation when seeking confirmation or clarification about comprehension. For example, a teacher might ask "Ymmärsikö oppilas?" meaning "Did the student understand?". Similarly, in a personal conversation, one might ask "Ymmärsikö hän sanani?" which translates to "Did he/she understand my words?". The context usually clarifies who the subject is, as Finnish verbs do not always explicitly state the pronoun.