kuuluuko

Kuuluuko is a Finnish verb form derived from kuulua, meaning to belong or to be part of. The base infinitive is kuulua; kuuluu is the third-person singular present indicative, and kuuluuko is the interrogative form created when adding the question suffix -ko/-kö to a vowel-ending form. In everyday language, kuulua is used to express that something is included in a group, category, or set of duties.

The primary sense of kuulua is inclusion or belonging. It is commonly used with nouns referring to duties, rules, programs, or groups. Examples include: “Tehtäviin kuuluu siivous” (Cleaning is part of the duties), “Tämä tehtävä kuuluu kurssin ohjelmaan” (This task is part of the course program). The verb can also express belonging in a broader sense, such as items or responsibilities that are considered part of something larger.

Kuuluuko is used to form yes–no questions about inclusion or membership. For instance: “Kuuluuko tämä tehtävä kurssin ohjelmaan?” (Does this task belong to the course program?) This form follows standard Finnish question formation, where the -ko/-kö suffix is attached after the word it modifies.

Grammar notes: kuulua is intransitive and often governs phrases that specify belonging to a category or to someone’s duties. The construction with jhk (to/into something) or with possessive/dative-like expressions is common in Finnish, reflecting what is considered part of a larger whole.

See also: kuulua.