pysyykö

Pysyykö is a Finnish verbal form used to ask a yes–no question about whether something will stay or remain. It combines the present tense third-person singular form pysyy of the verb pysyä with the interrogative suffix -kö. The construction is not a separate word with its own meaning; it is a morpho-syntactic form used to pose a question about persistence or duration.

Grammatically, pysyä means to stay, remain, or persist. The present tense 3rd person singular is pysyy (hän/ se pysyy). To form a question, the suffix -kö is attached directly to the verb: pysyykö. The -kö suffix follows Finnish vowel harmony rules, and it is used to create yes–no questions. The rest of the clause typically remains the same as in a declarative sentence, and the sentence ends with a question mark in writing. In spoken Finnish, proper questioning is often indicated by intonation rather than word order.

Usage and nuances: pysyykö is most common in contexts where one asks whether a situation will continue as it is. It can refer to objects staying in place, ongoing conditions, or continued participation or existence. The form is standard in formal and colloquial Finnish and is interchangeable with other question strategies in some contexts, though it is specifically the yes–no question marker applied to the verb.

Examples: Pysyykö tämä pöytä paikoillaan? (Will this table stay in place?) Pysyykö hän mukana kilpailussa? (Will he stay in the competition?) Pysyykö projekti aikataulussaan? (Will the project stay on schedule?)