kurkistat

Kurkistat is the second-person singular present tense form of the Finnish verb kurkistaa, meaning to peek or peep. The form denotes the act of glancing at something briefly, often with curiosity or cautiousness, and is used when addressing one person in informal speech.

Kurkistaa belongs to Type I Finnish verbs. The present tense forms are: minä kurkistan, sinä kurkistat, hän kurkistaa, me kurkistamme, te kurkistatte, he kurkistevat. Kurkistat is therefore the second-person singular form.

Usage notes: The action is often quick and discreet, used for peeking around a corner, peering through a door, or checking something without drawing attention. In writing, kurkistat can convey informality, immediacy, and a sense of casual observation.

Negative present: en kurkista, et kurkista, ei kurkista, emme kurkista, ette kurkista, eivät kurkista.

See also: kurkistaa, kurkistus, Finnish verbs.