tarkistaa

Tarkistaa is a Finnish verb meaning to check, verify, or inspect. It commonly refers to confirming the accuracy of information, validating data, or examining something to ensure it is correct. The term is used in everyday language as well as in formal contexts such as auditing, quality control, and data processing.

Usage and nuance: Tarkistaa is typically transitive and takes a direct object, for example "tarkistan tiedot" (I check the information) or "tarkistaa lasku" (to check the invoice). It can imply different levels of scrutiny, from a quick verification to a more thorough confirmation. The related verb tarkastaa expresses a more formal or thorough inspection or examination, and in some contexts the two verbs can be interchangeable, though they carry slightly different nuances. Common collocations include tarkistaa oikeellisuus (to verify accuracy), tarkistaa numerot (to check the numbers), and tarkistaa salasana (to check the password).

Grammar: In the present tense the standard conjugation is minä tarkistan, sinä tarkistat, hän tarkistaa, me tarkistamme, te tarkistatte, he tarkistavat. The past tense forms are minä tarkistin, sinä tarkistit, hän tarkisti, me tarkistimme, te tarkistitte, he tarkistivat. The perfect form is formed with olen tarkistanut (I have checked). The participles include tarkistettu (checked) and tarkistava (checking). Imperative forms are tarkasta (singular) and tarkistakaa (plural).

Etymology and related terms: Tarkistaa is derived from the Finnish adjective tarkka, meaning precise or exact, with the -istaa suffix forming a verb meaning “to make precise” or “to verify.” Related concepts include tarkkuus (accuracy) and tarkastus (inspection or audit).