uskallatteko

Uskallatteko is a Finnish interrogative form of the verb uskalla, meaning to dare. The phrase translates roughly as “Do you all dare?” or “Are you willing to dare?” It is formed from the second-person plural present tense stem uskallatte combined with the question particle -ko/-kö, which Finnish uses to turn statements into yes/no questions. The form is used to challenge a group of people, or to test their readiness to undertake a risky or bold action, often in playful, competitive, or ironic contexts.

Grammatically, uskallatteko addresses multiple people (te, “you” plural) and contrasts with the singular form uskallatko (“do you dare?” for one person). The word is typically used in informal and conversational Finnish, but can appear in media headlines or titles to convey a sense of challenge or suspense. Pronunciation is roughly oo-skal-lat-teh-koh, with the emphasis generally on the first syllable of uskallatte.

Usage examples include: Te uskallatteko hypätä järveen? (“Do you all dare to jump into the lake?”) and Uskallatteko kokeilla tätä uutta temppua? (“Do you all dare to try this new trick?”). The phrase carries a light, provocative tone and is less formal than other constructions of invitation or challenge.