tarvitsetteko

Tarvitsetteko is a Finnish phrase meaning “Do you need (any)?” It is formed from the verb tarvita (to need) in the second-person plural present tense form tarvitsette, combined with the question particle -ko to create a yes-or-no question.

The phrase is typically used to address a group, or to address a single person in a formal or courteous context where Te (you) is understood. It is commonly heard in customer service, hospitality, workplaces, clinics, and public notices, where staff offer assistance or check if further help is required. The structure allows a wide range of objects, for example Tarvitsetteko apua? (Do you need help?), Tarvitsetteko kahvia? (Do you need coffee?), or Tarvitsetteko lisää paperia? (Do you need more paper?).

In Finnish, the -ko/-kö suffix attaches to the verb stem to form a question, and tarvitsette is the second-person plural/polite form corresponding to “you (all)” or a polite singular in formal contexts. The informal singular form would be Tarvitsetko? or a similar construction using the appropriate pronoun, depending on the situation. Tarvitsetteko thus carries a formal or collective tone and is less likely in casual everyday conversation among close friends or family.

See also: the -ko/-kö question particle in Finnish; Finnish verb conjugation for tarvita; usage of Te in polite address.