näetkö

Näetkö is a Finnish word that translates to "Do you see?" or "Can you see?" in English. It is the second-person singular present indicative form of the verb "nähdä," which means "to see." The word is commonly used in everyday conversation when asking someone if they perceive something visually.

For example, in a sentence like "Näetkö linnun tuolla?" the meaning would be "Do you see the bird there?". It can also be used metaphorically, asking if someone understands or perceives a situation. "Näetkö, mitä tarkoitan?" translates to "Do you see what I mean?".

The structure of the word is straightforward. "Näh-" is the verb stem, "-et" is the personal ending for the second person singular, and "-kö" is the interrogative particle, turning the statement into a question. This particle is common in Finnish and is attached to the end of the word it questions.

The verb "nähdä" is a fundamental verb in the Finnish language, and its forms, including "näetkö," are essential for basic communication. Understanding this word and its usage is a step towards comprehending spoken and written Finnish.