tarkastelemme

Tarkastelemme is the first person plural present tense form of the Finnish verb tarkastella, meaning to examine, inspect, or study. The form combines the verb stem tarkaste- with the present tense ending -lemme, signaling that the action is being performed by the speaker together with others. In practice, tarkastelemme is commonly used to introduce an analysis, discussion, or sequence of steps in spoken or written Finnish, and it can convey a collaborative or collective tone, such as “let us examine …” or “we will examine …”.

In usage, tarkastelemme is often followed by the object being examined or by a subordinate clause outlining what will be analyzed. It is typical in academic, instructional, or argumentative contexts, where the speaker invites the audience to follow a logical progression. The form is neutral and inclusive, without implying command or obligation.

Related forms include tarkastella (infinitive: to examine), tarkastelee (he/she/it examines), tarkastelette (you plural examine), and tarkastelimme (we examined). The verb family also includes permutations that express different tenses and moods, such as tarkastelu (the act of examining) or tarkasteltu (examined, as a participle).

Notes on nuance: tarkastelemme often signals collaboration and a approach that proceeds step by step. In more informal contexts, speakers might substitute phrases such as käymme läpi or tutkimme, depending on style and register.