selailen

Selailen is a Finnish verb that translates to "I browse" or "I am browsing" in English. It is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb selata. The verb selata has a broader meaning of looking through or examining something, often in a somewhat casual or non-systematic way. For example, one might selata a book, a magazine, the internet, or a catalog.

The usage of selailen implies an ongoing action of looking through something. If someone says "Selailen internettiä," they mean "I am browsing the internet." Similarly, "Selailen kirjaa" would mean "I am browsing/looking through the book." The context usually clarifies what is being browsed. It is a common verb in everyday Finnish conversation, especially when discussing activities related to information gathering or leisure. The root word "sela-" is associated with the act of turning pages or looking from one item to another.