harjoitelkaa

Harjoitelkaa is the second-person plural imperative form of the Finnish verb harjoitella, meaning to practice or to train. It is used to command or encourage a group of people to engage in practice.

Etymology and form: The verb harjoitella derives from the noun harjoitus (practice, drill) with the verb-forming suffix -ella. The plural imperative is formed by adding the ending -kaa to the stem, yielding harjoitelkaa. The form indicates instruction directed at more than one person. The corresponding singular imperative is harjoittele.

Usage: Harjoitelkaa is common in instructional, educational, and coaching contexts, where a speaker addresses several people. It appears in language-learning materials, classroom directions, and fitness or performance training to direct a group to repeat or rehearse a task, dialogue, or exercise. It is not used for singular commands; for one person, use harjoittele.

Examples:

- Harjoitelkaa tätä dialogia ennen seuraavaa testiä. (Practice this dialogue before the next test.)

- Harjoitelkaa kuunteluharjoituksia yhdessä. (Practice the listening exercises together.)

Related forms: The singular imperative is harjoittele, and the noun form is harjoittelu or harjoitus (practice, drill). The verb harina follows typical Finnish verb conjugation patterns for the -itella family, with the imperative mood shown here in the plural.