jatkatte

Jatkatte is the second-person plural present indicative form of the Finnish verb jatkaa, meaning "to continue" or "to carry on." It is used to describe an ongoing action by multiple people or a group being addressed. In plain sentences, jatkatte conveys that the you-all subject is continuing something in the present or in a near-future sense.

Etymology and form: The form arises from the stem jatka- plus the standard Finnish present-tense ending for the second person plural, typically rendered as -tte in many verb conjugations. Phonological rules in Finnish pronunciation may produce jatkatte, with the t from the stem interacting with the ending. The form is purely verbal and does not function as a noun.

Usage and examples: Jatkatte is common in declarative statements and descriptions involving multiple people. For example, Te jatkatte matkaa. “You (plural) continue the journey.” Another usage: Kun te jatkatte, minä seuraan. “As you continue, I will follow.” The imperative form for giving a direct command to a group is jatkakaa, not jatkatte.

Notes: Jatkatte is distinct from the imperative jatkakaa, which issues a command. Outside of Finnish, jatkatte is not used as a standalone common name or term; its primary meaning and usage are grammatical. See also Finnish verb conjugation, jatkaa, and Finnish grammar resources for broader context.