jatkuu

Jatkuu is a Finnish word that functions primarily as the third-person singular present tense form of the verb jatkua, meaning to continue or to go on. As a present-tense verb, jatkuu is used to describe ongoing actions or events, such as in sentences like Tutkimus jatkuu (The research continues) or Sää jatkuu huomenna (The weather continues tomorrow). The form is common in everyday Finnish and in written language to indicate continuity.

In addition to its grammatical use, jatkuu can appear as a standalone sign meaning “To be continued” in Finnish media. This usage is frequent at the ends of television episodes, serialized stories, comics, and other formats that are structured to continue in a later installment. In this context, the word is often presented simply as Jatkuu and serves to signal upcoming continuation rather than to provide a complete conclusion.

Etymology and grammar notes: jatkuu derives from the intransitive verb jatkua, which expresses ongoing action. The form jatkuu agrees with a subject in the third person singular, and the infinitive is jatkua. The word’s meaning shifts slightly with context—from describing a current ongoing action to indicating that more content will follow in a later part of a series.

Usage considerations: Jatkuu is widely understood in Finnish-speaking regions and appears across spoken language, newspapers, broadcasts, and online content. Its clear, concise meaning makes it a practical tool for expressing continuation or for signaling upcoming installments without requiring longer explanations.