auttaako

Auttaako is a Finnish word that functions as a yes-no question form of the verb auttaa, meaning “to help.” In the form ilman subject explicitly stated, it translates roughly as “does it help?” or “will it help?” The question is formed by adding the question particle -ko (or -kö) to the third-person singular present tense stem of the verb, producing alkaa-? no, oikea: auttaa → auttaa + -ko = auttaaako. The resulting form is commonly used with an explicit subject or demonstrative, such as tämä, se, or tämä lääke.

Morphology and usage. The -ko/-kö suffix attaches to the verb stem to mark a question. The base form remains the present tense of auttaa, and the -ko suffix can be placed after the stem even when the verb ends in a vowel harmony-appropriate vowel. Auttaako is thus a standard, neutral construction in both spoken and written Finnish. It is used to inquire about the effectiveness or usefulness of something, often in practical or evaluative contexts.

Examples. Auttaako tämä lääke? (Does this medicine help?) Auttaako se? (Does it help?) Auttaako tämä ohje sinua? (Does this instruction help you?) Auttaako tehdä toisin? (Would doing it differently help?)

Notes. The word primarily functions in present tense interrogatives and does not indicate tense beyond the question form. It can appear with various subjects or objects, and it is common in everyday conversation as well as in informational or consumer contexts. See also: auttaa, -ko/-kö question particle.