palkitsee

Palkitsee is a Finnish verb meaning to reward or compensate someone for an action or achievement. It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb palkita. The base form palkita means to reward or award, and related forms include palkitsen (I reward), palkitset (you reward), palkitsemme (we reward), palkitsette (you all reward), and palkitsevat (they reward). The noun forms related to the concept are palkinto (prize, award) and palkkio (remuneration, compensation). Etymologically, palkita is formed from palkka (salary, pay) with a verb suffix.

Usage notes: palkitsee is used when describing someone who is giving a reward for a particular action or achievement. The recipient is typically a person or a group, and the reason or occasion is often expressed with the partitive or a noun indicating the achievement, such as ansiokkaasta työstä (for exemplary work). The rewards can be monetary or symbolic, including prizes, certificates, or recognition. The verb is commonly used in contexts such as employment, education, competitions, and honors.

Examples:

- Hän palkitsee työntekijän ansiokkaasta työstä.

- Koulun hallitus palkitsee parhaat opiskelijat stipendillä.

See also: palkinto, palkkio, palkka. These related terms cover the reward itself, compensation, and the wage context in which rewards may be given.