etsin

Etsin is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Finnish verb etsiä, meaning to search or to look for. It is used when the speaker is currently searching for something or expressing that they are in the process of seeking. For example, “Etsin avaimet” translates to “I am looking for the keys,” and “Etsin tietoa tästä” means “I am looking for information about this.”

The verb etsiä belongs to the regular Finnish -ä verbs and follows the standard present tense paradigm. The forms are: minä etsin, sinä etsit, hän etsii, me etsimme, te etsitte, he etsivät. The stem is etsi-, and the present endings attach as -n, -t, -i, -m-e, -t-t-e, -vät. The pronunciation of etsin is typically rendered as [ˈes.tin].

Usage notes and examples illustrate its versatility. Etsin can take direct objects expressed in the partitive or accusative cases depending on meaning: “etsin kahvia” (I am looking for coffee) or “etsin vastausta” (I am looking for an answer). In everyday Finnish, etsiä and its present forms are commonly employed across contexts such as locating objects, gathering information, or pursuing goals.

Etsin, as a verb form, is not a standalone noun; it functions as a verb inflected for person. Related forms include other present tense conjugations of etsiä and the broader Finnish verb family around searching and seeking. The word is a common component of ordinary Finnish speech and writing.