epäonnistuiko

Epäonnistuiko is a Finnish word that translates to "did it fail?" or "was it a failure?" in English. It is the past tense interrogative form of the verb "epäonnistua," meaning to fail. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation to inquire about the success or failure of an event, plan, project, or endeavor.

The grammatical structure of "epäonnistuiko" combines the verb stem "epäonnistu-" (from "epäonnistua") with the past tense suffix "-i" and the interrogative particle "-ko". This particle is attached to the end of the word to indicate that it is a question.

For example, one might ask "Epäonnistuiko koe?" which means "Did the exam fail?" or, more naturally, "Did the exam go badly?" Similarly, "Epäonnistuiko yritys?" translates to "Did the attempt fail?" or "Was the attempt unsuccessful?". The context will typically clarify what specific action or event is being questioned.

The use of "epäonnistuiko" is straightforward and is a fundamental part of expressing doubt or seeking confirmation about the outcome of something in Finnish. It reflects a common human need to understand whether efforts have yielded the desired results.