harkitseeko

Harkitseeko is a Finnish verb form used to form a yes-no question about whether someone should or would consider something. It is derived from the verb harkita, meaning to consider or deliberate, and it combines the present-tense third-person singular form with the interrogative suffix -ko/-kö. In practice, the form appears when asking whether a person (usually hän or a general subject) will or should deliberate on a matter.

The construction is part of standard Finnish question formation. The interrogative suffix -ko/-kö attaches to the verb and often causes a phonological adjustment, as seen in examples such as tuleeko (from tulla, "to come") and harkitseeko (from harkita, "to consider"). The exact shape depends on the verb’s phonology, but harkitseeko is the canonical form for harkita in the third-person singular present when turned into a question.

Usage and nuance: harkitseeko is typically found in written, formal, or careful spoken Finnish. It asks whether the subject is currently considering or should consider a given matter. It can be used in reporting, debate, or analytical prose where one inquires about the attentiveness or deliberation of a person or group.

Examples:

- Harkitseeko hän tätä ehdotusta? Is he considering this proposal?

- Harkitseeko hallitus tätä vaihtoehtoa ennen päätöstä? Will the government consider this option before deciding?

Etymology and relations: harkitseeko is formed from harkita with the question particle -ko/-kö. It is part of a broader pattern in Finnish where many verbs can be turned into yes-no questions by adding -ko/-kö, yielding forms such as tuleeko, sanooko, harkitseeko, and similar constructions.