käskyttää

Käskyttää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to command," "to order," or "to dictate." It implies a strong, authoritative instruction given by someone in a position of power or control. The action of käskyttää often involves a subordinate or someone expected to comply with the command. It can be used in various contexts, from military or governmental directives to more everyday situations where one person instructs another. The nuance of the word suggests a clear and unambiguous instruction, leaving little room for interpretation or debate. The giver of the command is understood to have the authority to enforce it, or at least expects it to be followed. While often used for formal commands, it can also describe more informal but still forceful instructions. The verb emphasizes the act of issuing an order rather than the execution of that order.