kävikö

Kävikö is a Finnish word that functions as a past tense interrogative form of the verb "käydä." The base verb "käydä" has several meanings, including to visit, to go, to happen, or to be. Therefore, "kävikö" translates to "did (he/she/it) visit?", "did (he/she/it) go?", "did (he/she/it) happen?", or "was (he/she/it)?", depending on the context.

The "-kö" suffix in Finnish is an interrogative particle, attached to the end of words to form questions. When combined with the past tense of "käydä," it specifically asks about a past occurrence or action. For example, "Kävikö hän kaupassa?" translates to "Did he/she go to the shop?". Similarly, "Kävikö onni?" would mean "Did luck happen?" or "Was there luck?". The precise meaning is always derived from the surrounding sentence and the specific nuance of "käydä" being used. It is a common and essential part of Finnish grammar for forming questions about past events.