näkyy

Näkyy is a Finnish verb form meaning to be visible or to appear. It is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb näkyä. The word covers both literal visibility (something can be seen) and figurative appearance (something becomes evident or noticeable).

In use, näkyy describes what can be perceived with the eye or what becomes noticeable in a situation. Examples include: “Aurinko näkyy pilvien takaa” (The sun is visible from behind the clouds) and “Se näkyy selvästi” (It is clearly visible). In figurative contexts, the form can convey that something is apparent, though native speakers often prefer expressions like näyttää or tuntua for “seems.”

Etymology and related terms: The verb näkyä derives from the noun näky, meaning sight or appearance, which in turn relates to other perception-related words in Finnish. Related forms include näkö (sense of sight), näkyvä (visible), and näkyvyys (visibility). The root is tied to perception and appearance across related Finnish vocabulary.

Overall, näkyy serves as a common, neutral way to express visibility and emergence in both concrete and abstract senses in Finnish.