tulisitko

Tulisitko is a Finnish phrase that translates roughly to “Would you come?” It is used to make a polite invitation or request for someone to come to a person’s location or to join an activity. In everyday speech and informal writing, it is a common way to initiate plans without sounding imposing.

The phrase is formed from the verb tulla (to come) in its second-person singular conditional form tulisit, with the interrogative particle -ko attached to the end: tulisitko. For plural or more formal invitations, variations such as tulisitteko (Would you all come?) are used. The construction reflects Finnish politeness norms, signaling a request rather than a command.

Usage and examples vary with context. Common examples include: Tulisitko kahville? (“Would you come for coffee?”) Tulisitteko mukaan? (“Would you join us?”) The phrase can stand alone or be followed by a time or place to specify the invitation, such as huomenna klo 18 or meidän luonamme.

Linguistic notes: Tulisitko exemplifies Finnish conditional mood combined with the -ko/-kö interrogative particle, a pattern that appears in many everyday invitations and questions. It is predominantly found in informal and semi-formal communication, including text messages and social media. It is not a proper noun or a title; rather, it is a common conversational construct in the Finnish language.

See also: Finnish language, tulla, -ko/-kö interrogative particle, Finnish conditional mood.