muutetaanko

Muutetaanko is a Finnish word that functions as an interrogative verb. It is derived from the verb "muuttaa," meaning to change or move. The suffix "-ko" is an interrogative particle, which transforms a statement into a question. Therefore, "muutetaanko" translates directly to "is it changed?" or "will it be changed?" in English, depending on the context.

This verb form is used to inquire about the possibility or intention of a change or a move. For example, one might ask "muutetaanko suunnitelmaa?" which means "will the plan be changed?". Similarly, in the context of moving house, "muutetaanko pois?" asks "are we moving away?". The subject of the change is often implied by the surrounding conversation or situation.

The grammatical structure of "muutetaanko" involves the passive form of the verb "muuttaa." This passive voice indicates that the action of changing is being done to something or someone, rather than by a specific, named agent. The interrogative nature is conveyed solely by the "-ko" suffix. This word is common in everyday Finnish conversation and reflects the language's tendency to form questions by appending particles to verbs.