kurkistakaa

Kurkistakaa is the second-person plural imperative form of the Finnish verb kurkistaa, meaning to peep, peek, or glance quickly. It is used to instruct a group to have a brief look at something, often in practical or informal contexts.

Grammatical notes: kurkistaa has the stem kurkista-. The imperative plural is formed by adding the suffix -kaa, yielding kurkistakaa. The form is used with the pronoun te, representing “you (plural).” In pronunciation, the stress falls on the first syllable: [ˈkurkistɑː].

Usage: The expression is common in directions, instructions, or light-hearted prompts. Example: “Kurkistakaa ikkunasta, ja kertokaa, mitä näette.” Translation: “Take a peek out the window and tell me what you see.” Another example: “Kurkistakaa vielä kerran – eikö tämä näytä paremmalta näin?” Translation: “Take another look—doesn’t this look better like this?”

Register and alternatives: Kurkistakaa is informal and directive, suitable for casual speech or friendly instructions. In more formal situations or with unfamiliar listeners, softer phrasing such as “Voisitteko kurkistaa…” or different constructions might be preferred.

Notes: It is a verb form, not a noun, and is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence. Related forms include kurkistaa (infinitive), kurkistan (I peek), kurkistat (you peek), and so on, all sharing the same root.