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At the A1 level, you don't need to master the complex academic use of 'tarkastellaan'. Instead, focus on its simplest form: 'Tarkastellaan tätä' (Let's look at this). Imagine you are in a classroom and the teacher points to a picture. They might say 'Tarkastellaan kuvaa' (Let's look at the picture). It's a polite way to tell a group of people to focus their eyes on something. You don't need to worry about the 'passive voice' grammar yet; just treat it as a set phrase meaning 'Let's look at... together'. It is slightly more formal than 'Katsotaan', but very useful to know when you are following instructions in a Finnish coursebook. You will see it in the titles of exercises: 'Tarkastellaan kelloa' (Let's look at the clock). It helps you identify what the focus of the lesson is. At this level, you only need to recognize that it is a verb about looking and that it usually involves a group of people doing it together.

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At the A2 level, you start to see 'tarkastellaan' in more varied contexts, such as weather reports or simple news stories. You should begin to understand that it implies a bit more effort than just 'looking'. It's 'examining' or 'observing'. For example, 'Tarkastellaan sääkarttaa' (Let's examine the weather map). You will also notice that it's used in the 'inclusive we' sense in spoken Finnish: 'Me tarkastellaan tätä huomenna' (We will look at this tomorrow). While the standard way is 'Me tarkastelemme', the passive form 'tarkastellaan' is what you will actually hear Finns say in 90% of casual conversations. You should practice using it with simple objects in the partitive case, like 'tarkastellaan autoa' (let's look at the car). This level is about moving from a fixed phrase to a useful tool for everyday group activities and simple observations.

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At the B1 level, you encounter 'tarkastellaan' in professional and intermediate academic texts. You should understand its role as a transition word. For instance, in an article about health, you might read 'Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan ruokavalion merkitystä' (Next, the importance of diet is examined). You should be able to distinguish between 'tarkastellaan' (to examine/analyze) and 'tarkistetaan' (to check/verify). A B1 learner knows that you 'tarkistaa' if the oven is off, but you 'tarkastella' a complex problem. You also start to use it with subordinate clauses: 'Tarkastellaan, onko tämä totta' (Let's examine if this is true). At this level, the word becomes a key tool for organizing your thoughts in writing and speaking, allowing you to sound more structured and objective. You are no longer just 'looking' at things; you are 'examining' them with a purpose.

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At the B2 level, 'tarkastellaan' is a staple of your academic and professional vocabulary. You should be comfortable using it in the passive voice to maintain an objective tone in reports or presentations. You understand the nuance that 'tarkastellaan' suggests a systematic approach. You can use it to frame different perspectives: 'Asiaa voidaan tarkastella monesta näkökulmasta' (The matter can be examined from many perspectives). You also understand how to use it in different tenses, like the perfect 'on tarkasteltu' (has been examined), to summarize previous research. Your case usage (nominative vs. partitive) should be mostly accurate, and you should recognize the difference between 'tarkastellaan' and 'tarkkaillaan' (monitoring). At B2, this word helps you engage in more sophisticated debates where you need to analyze data or social trends without sounding too personal.

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At the C1 level, you use 'tarkastellaan' with precision and stylistic awareness. You are aware of its rhetorical power in academic discourse to guide the reader's attention. You can use it in highly abstract contexts: 'Tarkastellaan diskurssin rakenteita' (Let's examine the structures of the discourse). You understand the subtle difference in register between using the passive 'tarkastellaan' and the first-person plural active 'tarkastelemme', choosing the former for maximum objectivity. You can also handle complex sentence structures where 'tarkastellaan' is part of a nested argument. At this level, you might also use it in literary analysis or philosophical discussions, where the 'examination' is purely intellectual. You are also aware of the word's etymological connection to 'tarkka' (precise) and use this to emphasize the meticulous nature of the analysis you are performing or describing.

At the C2 level, 'tarkastellaan' is part of your natural linguistic repertoire, used with native-like intuition. You can play with the word's nuances, perhaps using it ironically in a more casual setting or with extreme gravitas in a formal one. You are fully aware of its historical and cultural weight as the standard 'analytical' verb in Finnish. You can use it in the most complex grammatical constructions, such as 'tarkasteltavissa oleva' (that which is available to be examined). You understand how it fits into the broader ecosystem of Finnish analytical verbs and can choose between it and more niche synonyms like 'perata', 'syynätä', or 'uida liiveihin' depending on the desired effect. For a C2 learner, 'tarkastellaan' is not just a verb; it's a tool for high-level conceptual framing that allows for the precise deconstruction of complex reality into manageable intellectual pieces.

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Tarkastellaan is the passive form of 'tarkastella' (to examine), meaning 'is being observed' or 'let's examine'.
It is a cornerstone of Finnish academic and formal language, used to transition between analytical points.
In spoken Finnish, it commonly replaces the first-person plural ('we') form, making it essential for daily conversation.
It differs from 'tarkistaa' (to check) by implying a deeper, more analytical level of looking rather than simple verification.

The Finnish word tarkastellaan is a multifaceted gem of the Finnish language, primarily serving as the passive present indicative form of the verb tarkastella. At its core, it translates to 'is being examined,' 'is being observed,' or 'let us examine.' However, its utility extends far beyond a simple passive construction. In Finnish, the passive voice often functions as an inclusive first-person plural ('we'), especially in formal, academic, or instructional contexts. When a professor says, 'Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan tätä kaaviota,' they are literally saying 'Next this chart is being examined,' but the functional meaning is 'Next, let us look at this chart together.'

Etymological Root: Derived from the root 'tarkka' (precise/accurate), the verb 'tarkastella' implies a prolonged, intentional, and analytical looking, rather than a brief glance.
Social Function: It creates a sense of shared intellectual space. By using the passive, the speaker avoids the ego-centric 'I' and invites the audience into a collective observation.

Tässä luvussa tarkastellaan ilmiön taloudellisia vaikutuksia.

Translation: In this chapter, the economic impacts of the phenomenon are examined.

The nuance of tarkastellaan distinguishes it from tarkistetaan. While 'tarkistetaan' means to check or verify (like checking a ticket or a grocery list), 'tarkastellaan' suggests a deeper dive—analyzing the components, the context, and the implications of the subject at hand. It is the word of the scientist, the art critic, and the philosopher. It is used when the object of study requires more than just a confirmation of existence; it requires contemplation.

Kun asiaa tarkastellaan lähempää, huomataan virhe.

Furthermore, the word is ubiquitous in research papers. It serves as a transition marker. If you are writing a thesis in Finnish, you will likely use this word dozens of times to guide your reader through your arguments. It acts as a spotlight, focusing the collective gaze of the writer and the reader onto a specific data point or theory. It is the verbal equivalent of pointing a laser pointer at a slide.

Register: Highly formal in writing, but very common in educational settings. It signals a shift from casual conversation to analytical discourse.

Using tarkastellaan correctly requires understanding the Finnish passive voice's relationship with its object. Unlike English, where the object of a passive sentence becomes the subject (e.g., 'The car is seen'), in Finnish, the object remains an object but often takes the nominative case (if it's a singular countable object) or the partitive case (if the action is ongoing or the amount is indefinite). With tarkastellaan, the partitive is extremely common because 'examining' is often viewed as an ongoing, non-resultative process.

Nyt tarkastellaan tilannetta kriittisesti.

Translation: Now the situation is being examined critically.

When you want to suggest an action to a group, tarkastellaan acts as an imperative. 'Tarkastellaanpa tätä' means 'Let's just take a look at this.' The suffix '-pa' adds a softening, suggestive tone. This is the most natural way to start a collaborative analysis. You can also use it in the past tense (tarkasteltiin) or the perfect tense (on tarkasteltu) to describe work that has already been done in a study.

Grammar Tip: Case Selection: Use the partitive case for the object when the examination is abstract or continuous: 'Tarkastellaan vaihtoehtoja' (Let's examine the options).

In complex sentences, tarkastellaan often takes a subordinate clause starting with miten (how), miksi (why), or ko/kö (whether). For example: 'Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan, miten uusi laki vaikuttaa kansalaisiin.' (Next, it will be examined how the new law affects citizens.) This structure is the backbone of Finnish news reporting and scientific writing, providing a neutral, objective tone that focuses on the facts rather than the reporter.

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan, onko menetelmä tehokas.

If you spend any time in a Finnish university, you will hear tarkastellaan daily. It is the language of the lecture hall. Professors use it to pivot between topics, and students use it in their essays to frame their research questions. It is also the staple of current affairs programs like YLE's A-studio. When a host says, 'Tarkastellaanpa lukuja tarkemmin' (Let's look at the numbers more closely), they are signaling to the viewer that a deep-dive analysis is about to begin.

Tässä raportissa tarkastellaan ilmastonmuutoksen seurauksia Suomessa.

Beyond academia and news, you might encounter it in professional meetings. In the corporate world, when a strategy or a quarterly report is under review, someone will inevitably suggest that certain metrics 'tarkastellaan' (be examined). It carries a weight of professionalism. It implies that the look will not be superficial; it will be a 'tarkastelu'—an inspection or a scrutiny.

Legal and Official Use: In legal documents, this word describes the court's process of reviewing evidence or a previous ruling. It is about the objective evaluation of facts.

In everyday life, you might hear it less frequently than more direct verbs like katsoa (to look). However, if you are discussing a serious life decision with a Finn—like buying a house or changing careers—they might say, 'Tarkastellaan tätä nyt kaikilta kanteilta' (Let's look at this from all sides). Here, the word elevates the conversation, signaling that the matter is being taken seriously and deserves a thorough investigation.

The most frequent mistake for English speakers is confusing tarkastellaan with tarkistetaan. While both involve 'looking' at something, the intent is different. If you say 'tarkastellaan lippu' (let's examine the ticket), you are suggesting a deep analysis of the ticket's paper quality and design. If you want to see if the ticket is valid, you must say 'tarkistetaan lippu'. Use tarkastellaan for phenomena, theories, and complex objects; use tarkistetaan for facts, data entries, and physical checks.

Wrong: Tarkastellaan, onko ovi lukossa.
Correct: Tarkistetaan, onko ovi lukossa.

Explanation: You don't 'examine' the door's locked state as a study; you 'check' it for verification.

Another error involves the case of the object. Because tarkastellaan is passive, learners often forget that the singular object should be in the nominative (the 't-accusative' or 'n-accusative' rules for active verbs don't apply). However, because the action is often continuous, the partitive is the safest and most common bet. Avoid using the genitive-looking '-n' ending for singular objects with the passive form.

The 'Me' Confusion: In formal writing, do not use 'Me tarkastellaan'. Use either the passive 'Tarkastellaan' alone or the formal active 'Me tarkastelemme'. The combination of the pronoun 'me' with the passive verb is strictly for spoken or informal language.

To enrich your Finnish, it is vital to know when to use tarkastellaan versus its synonyms. Each word carries a slightly different 'flavor' of looking. For instance, tutkitaan (is being researched/investigated) is much stronger and implies a scientific or criminal investigation. Analysoidaan (is being analyzed) is more technical and suggests breaking something down into its constituent parts. Havainnoidaan (is being observed) is specifically about using the senses to gather data.

Tarkastellaan vs. Tutkitaan: 'Tarkastellaan' is often the first step; it's the act of looking. 'Tutkitaan' is the whole process of research. You 'tarkastella' a painting, but you 'tutkia' its chemical composition.
Tarkastellaan vs. Pohditaan: 'Pohditaan' means 'is being reflected upon' or 'pondered'. It is more internal and philosophical, whereas 'tarkastellaan' is more external and structured.

Verrattuna: 1. Tarkastellaan tilastoja (Let's look at the stats). 2. Perataan tilastot (Let's comb through/gut the stats - informal/vivid).

In informal settings, you might use katsotaan (let's see/look). This is the most versatile and common alternative. However, if you want to sound more precise or professional, switching to tarkastellaan immediately changes the tone of the conversation. In academic contexts, käsitellään (is being dealt with/discussed) is a common neighbor to tarkastellaan, often used when talking about themes in literature or topics in a meeting.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The word 'tarkka' is also related to the word for a marksman or sharpshooter ('tarkka-ampuja'). So when you 'tarkastelet' something, you are metaphorically aiming your eyes at it with the precision of a sniper.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ˈtɑrkɑstelːɑːn/

US /ˈtɑrkɑstelːɑːn/

Primary stress on the first syllable 'tar-'. Secondary stress on the third syllable '-tel-'.

Reimt sich auf

katsellaan jutellaan askartellaan kuunnellaan ihmetellään soitellaan askellalaan taistellaan

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing the double 'l' as a single 'l'.
Shortening the final double 'aa'.
Failing to roll the 'r'.
Putting stress on the second syllable.
Pronouncing 'e' like the English 'ee' (it should be like 'e' in 'pet').

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Common in texts, but requires understanding the passive voice.

Schreiben 4/5

Choosing the right case for the object can be tricky for learners.

Sprechen 3/5

The pronunciation of double letters requires practice.

Hören 2/5

Easy to recognize once you know the root 'tarkka'.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

katsoa tarkka tarkistaa asia tämä

Als Nächstes lernen

tutkia analysoida näkökulma perustua johtopäätös

Fortgeschritten

diskurssianalyysi fenomenologia empiirinen hypoteesi korrelaatio

Wichtige Grammatik

Passive Present Indicative

tarkastella -> tarkastellaan

Partitive Object for Ongoing Actions

Tarkastellaan tilannetta (partitive).

Nominative Object in Passive (Resultative)

Tarkastellaan tämä asia loppuun (nominative).

Passive as Imperative

Tarkastellaan! (Let's examine!)

Passive with 'me' in Spoken Finnish

Me tarkastellaan (We examine).

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Beispiele nach Niveau

Tarkastellaan kuvaa.

Let's look at the picture.

Simple passive used as an imperative.

Nyt tarkastellaan kelloa.

Now let's look at the clock.

Object 'kelloa' is in the partitive.

Tarkastellaan tätä sanaa.

Let's look at this word.

Demonstrative 'tätä' matches the partitive.

Tarkastellaan yhdessä.

Let's look together.

Adverb 'yhdessä' (together) adds context.

Tarkastellaan autoa.

Let's look at the car.

Partitive object.

Tarkastellaan värejä.

Let's look at the colors.

Plural partitive 'värejä'.

Tarkastellaan karttaa.

Let's look at the map.

Object in partitive.

Tarkastellaanpa tätä.

Let's just look at this.

Suffix -pa makes it more suggestive.

Tarkastellaan sääkarttaa tarkemmin.

Let's examine the weather map more closely.

Comparative adverb 'tarkemmin'.

Me tarkastellaan tätä huomenna.

We are looking at this tomorrow.

Spoken Finnish style: Pronoun 'me' + passive verb.

Tarkastellaan uusia sanoja.

Let's examine the new words.

Plural partitive 'uusia sanoja'.

Tarkastellaan, mitä paketissa on.

Let's see what is in the package.

Subordinate clause starting with 'mitä'.

Tarkastellaan tätä pientä ongelmaa.

Let's look at this small problem.

Adjective 'pientä' in partitive.

Tarkastellaan videota uudestaan.

Let's watch the video again.

Adverb 'uudestaan' (again).

Tarkastellaan tuloksia ryhmissä.

Let's examine the results in groups.

Inessive plural 'ryhmissä'.

Tarkastellaan ohjeita ensin.

Let's look at the instructions first.

Plural partitive 'ohjeita'.

Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan tutkimuksen tuloksia.

Next, the results of the study are examined.

Formal academic transition.

Tarkastellaan, onko suunnitelma realistinen.

Let's examine whether the plan is realistic.

Indirect question with 'onko'.

Tässä luvussa tarkastellaan historiaa.

In this chapter, history is examined.

Inessive case 'luvussa' (in the chapter).

Tarkastellaan asiaa toisesta kulmasta.

Let's look at the matter from another angle.

Elative case 'kulmasta'.

Tarkastellaan tilannetta rauhassa.

Let's examine the situation calmly.

Adverbial 'rauhassa' (in peace/calmly).

Tarkastellaan, miten hinta on muuttunut.

Let's examine how the price has changed.

Subordinate clause with 'miten'.

Tarkastellaan potilaan vointia.

The patient's condition is being observed.

Genitive 'potilaan' + partitive 'vointia'.

Tarkastellaan vaihtoehtoja huolellisesti.

Let's examine the options carefully.

Adverb 'huolellisesti'.

Raportissa tarkastellaan talouden kehitystä.

The report examines the development of the economy.

Abstract object 'kehitystä'.

Tarkastellaan ilmiötä eri näkökulmista.

Let's examine the phenomenon from different perspectives.

Plural elative 'näkökulmista'.

Tarkastellaanpa, mitä laki sanoo tästä.

Let's just look at what the law says about this.

Inessive 'tästä' (about this).

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan syitä ja seurauksia.

The article examines causes and consequences.

Plural partitive objects.

Tarkastellaan, täyttyvätkö kaikki kriteerit.

Let's examine whether all criteria are met.

Verb 'täyttyvätkö' in an indirect question.

Tarkastellaan tätä väitettä kriittisesti.

Let's examine this claim critically.

Adverb 'kriittisesti'.

Tarkastellaan työntekijöiden kokemuksia.

The employees' experiences are being examined.

Genitive plural 'työntekijöiden'.

Tarkastellaan, miten teknologia muuttaa työtä.

Let's examine how technology is changing work.

Ongoing process in subordinate clause.

Tarkastellaan diskurssia vallankäytön välineenä.

Let's examine discourse as a tool for exercising power.

Essive case 'välineenä' (as a tool).

Teoksessa tarkastellaan identiteetin rakentumista.

The work examines the construction of identity.

Abstract noun 'rakentumista'.

Tarkastellaan hypoteesia empiirisen aineiston valossa.

Let's examine the hypothesis in the light of empirical data.

Idiomatic 'valossa' (in the light of).

Tarkastellaan, onko korrelaatio tilastollisesti merkitsevä.

Let's examine if the correlation is statistically significant.

Technical academic terminology.

Kirjoituksessa tarkastellaan moraalisia dilemmoja.

The writing examines moral dilemmas.

Plural partitive 'dilemmoja'.

Tarkastellaan muutosta pitkällä aikavälillä.

Let's examine the change over a long period of time.

Adverbial phrase 'pitkällä aikavälillä'.

Tarkastellaan teorioiden välisiä ristiriitoja.

Let's examine the contradictions between theories.

Genitive plural + postposition 'välisiä'.

Tarkastellaan, miten globalisaatio vaikuttaa paikalliskulttuureihin.

Let's examine how globalization affects local cultures.

Illative plural 'paikalliskulttuureihin'.

Tarkastellaan ontologisia oletuksia syvällisesti.

Let's examine ontological assumptions profoundly.

Highly abstract vocabulary.

Esseessä tarkastellaan valtasuhteiden dekonstruktiota.

The essay examines the deconstruction of power relations.

Academic jargon 'dekonstruktiota'.

Tarkastellaan ilmiötä fenomenologisesta näkökulmasta.

Let's examine the phenomenon from a phenomenological perspective.

Specialized philosophical term.

Tarkastellaan, miten kieli muovaa todellisuuskäsitystämme.

Let's examine how language shapes our perception of reality.

Possessive suffix '-mme'.

Tarkastellaan paradigman muutoksen välttämättömyyttä.

Let's examine the necessity of a paradigm shift.

Genitive chain.

Tarkastellaan intertekstuaalisuuden ilmenemismuotoja.

Let's examine the manifestations of intertextuality.

Compound word 'ilmenemismuotoja'.

Tarkastellaan eettistä vastuuta digitalisoituvassa maailmassa.

Let's examine ethical responsibility in a digitizing world.

Participle 'digitalisoituvassa'.

Tarkastellaan diskursiivisen käytännön hegemoniaa.

Let's examine the hegemony of discursive practice.

High-level political/social theory.

Häufige Kollokationen

tarkastellaan kriittisesti

tarkastellaan lähemmin

tarkastellaan näkökulmasta

tarkastellaan tarkemmin

tarkastellaan lyhyesti

tarkastellaan perusteellisesti

tarkastellaan monipuolisesti

tarkastellaan valossa

tarkastellaan osana

tarkastellaan suhteessa

Häufige Phrasen

Tarkastellaanpa tätä.

— A common way to say 'Let's take a look at this.'

Tarkastellaanpa tätä kaaviota.

Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan...

— A transition phrase meaning 'Next, we will examine...'

Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan uutta lakia.

Asiaa tarkastellaan parhaillaan.

— Means 'The matter is currently being examined.'

Hakemustasi tarkastellaan parhaillaan.

Tarkastellaan tilannetta uudelleen.

— Means 'Let's re-examine the situation.'

Tarkastellaan tilannetta uudelleen ensi viikolla.

Tarkastellaan asiaa siltä kantilta.

— Means 'Let's look at the matter from that side/perspective.'

Tarkastellaan asiaa siltä kantilta, että se on halpaa.

Tarkastellaan faktoja.

— Means 'Let's look at the facts.'

Ennen päätöstä tarkastellaan faktoja.

Tarkastellaan kokonaiskuvaa.

— Means 'Let's look at the big picture.'

Yksityiskohtien sijaan tarkastellaan kokonaiskuvaa.

Tarkastellaan vaihtoehtoisia skenaarioita.

— Means 'Let's examine alternative scenarios.'

Tarkastellaan vaihtoehtoisia skenaarioita tulevaisuudelle.

Tarkastellaan historiatietoja.

— Means 'Let's examine historical data.'

Tarkastellaan historiatietoja ennen ennustetta.

Tarkastellaan muiden mielipiteitä.

— Means 'Let's examine the opinions of others.'

Tarkastellaan muiden mielipiteitä tästä aiheesta.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

tarkastellaan vs tarkistetaan

Means 'to check/verify'. You check a fact; you examine a phenomenon.

tarkastellaan vs tarkkaillaan

Means 'to monitor/watch'. You monitor a patient; you examine a theory.

tarkastellaan vs katsotaan

General 'to look'. 'Tarkastellaan' is more analytical and formal.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"Tarkastellaan suurennuslasilla"

— To examine something extremely closely or meticulously, as if with a magnifying glass.

Budjettia tarkastellaan nyt suurennuslasilla.

Journalistic

"Tarkastellaan vaaleanpunaisten lasien läpi"

— To look at something too optimistically (through rose-colored glasses).

Tilannetta tarkastellaan usein vaaleanpunaisten lasien läpi.

General

"Tarkastellaan peiliin"

— To look at oneself/one's own actions (to look in the mirror).

Nyt on aika tarkastella peiliin ja myöntää virheet.

Metaphorical

"Tarkastellaan pintaa syvemmältä"

— To look deeper than the surface; to analyze the hidden aspects.

Tarkastellaan tätä ongelmaa pintaa syvemmältä.

Literary

"Tarkastellaan kortit"

— To see what cards one has (to check the situation before acting).

Tarkastellaan kortit ennen kuin tehdään tarjous.

Informal

"Tarkastellaan peliä"

— To observe how the situation (the 'game') is developing.

Tarkastellaan peliä vielä hetki ennen päätöstä.

Business/Sports

"Tarkastellaan rivien välistä"

— To read between the lines; to examine the implied meaning.

Tarkastellaanpa, mitä tässä sanotaan rivien välistä.

Analytical

"Tarkastellaan kaikki kivet ja kannot"

— To leave no stone unturned; to examine everything thoroughly.

Tarkastellaan kaikki kivet ja kannot syyllisen löytämiseksi.

Idiomatic

"Tarkastellaan metsää puilta"

— To see the forest for the trees (usually used in negative to say one CAN'T see it).

Ei unohdeta tarkastella metsää puilta.

Philosophical

"Tarkastellaan ajan hammas"

— To examine the effects of time (the 'tooth of time').

Tarkastellaan, miten ajan hammas on purrut rakennukseen.

Poetic

Leicht verwechselbar

tarkastellaan vs tarkastaa

Looks very similar.

'Tarkastaa' is to inspect (like a car inspection or a ticket). 'Tarkastella' is to examine/analyze over time.

Tulli tarkastaa passin, mutta tutkija tarkastelee yhteiskuntaa.

tarkastellaan vs tarkentua

Same root 'tarkka'.

'Tarkentua' means to become more precise or to be specified.

Suunnitelma tarkentuu myöhemmin.

tarkastellaan vs tarkkailla

Similar meaning.

'Tarkkailla' is about observing behavior or a process as it happens.

Lintuja tarkkaillaan kiikareilla.

tarkastellaan vs tarkistaa

Commonly swapped by learners.

'Tarkistaa' is for verification of correctness.

Tarkista vastauksesi.

tarkastellaan vs tarkastella

It is the infinitive form.

'Tarkastella' is 'to examine'; 'tarkastellaan' is 'is being examined' or 'let's examine'.

Haluan tarkastella tätä.

Satzmuster

Tarkastellaan [object].

Tarkastellaan kuvaa.

Tarkastellaan, [question word]...

Tarkastellaan, missä kissa on.

Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan [object].

Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan tuloksia.

Asiaa tarkastellaan [näkökulmasta].

Asiaa tarkastellaan talouden näkökulmasta.

Tarkastellaan [object] [asiana].

Tarkastellaan kieltä sosiaalisena ilmiönä.

Tarkastellaan, [onko/kö]...

Tarkastellaan, onko väite tosi.

[Noun] tarkastellaan [adverb] [context].

Oletusta tarkastellaan kriittisesti tässä esseessä.

Tarkastellaan [genitive chain] [object].

Tarkastellaan hallituksen esityksen vaikutusten laajuutta.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

tarkastelu (examination/observation)

tarkastelija (observer)

tarkastus (inspection/check)

Verben

tarkastella (to examine)

tarkastaa (to inspect/check)

tarkistuttaa (to have something checked)

Adjektive

tarkka (precise)

tarkasteleva (observing/analytical)

Verwandt

tarkkailla

tutkia

havainnoida

analysoida

katsastaa

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frequency

Extremely high in academic, professional, and instructional Finnish.

Häufige Fehler

Tarkastellaan auton. → Tarkastellaan autoa / Tarkastellaan auto.
In the passive, the object does not take the genitive -n ending.
Me tarkastellaan (in formal writing). → Tarkastellaan / Me tarkastelemme.
The 'me + passive' structure is for spoken Finnish only.
Tarkastellaan onko ovi lukossa. → Tarkistetaan onko ovi lukossa.
You 'check' (tarkistaa) a lock; you don't 'examine' (tarkastella) it analytically.
Tarkastellaan lintuja (when you mean monitoring). → Tarkkaillaan lintuja.
'Tarkkailla' is for watching/monitoring; 'tarkastella' is for analyzing.
Tarkastellaan kello (when you mean looking at the time). → Katsotaan kelloa.
'Tarkastellaan' is too heavy for just checking the time.

Tipps

Passive vs. Active

Remember that in the passive 'tarkastellaan', you don't add the '-n' ending to singular objects. It's 'Tarkastellaan auto', not 'Tarkastellaan auton'.

Academic Tone

Use 'tarkastellaan' to sound like a native scholar. It's the most common way to guide a reader through an analysis.

Softening with -pa

Adding '-pa' (Tarkastellaanpa) makes the suggestion sound much more natural and less like a command.

Root Recognition

Whenever you see 'tark-', think 'precision'. It will help you remember words like tarkka, tarkastaa, and tarkistus.

News Watching

Watch the Finnish news (YLE Uutiset). You will hear 'tarkastellaan' at least once per broadcast when they show charts.

Transitioning

Use 'Seuraavaksi tarkastellaan...' to move between paragraphs in your Finnish homework.

Double Letters

Pay close attention to the length of the 'll' and 'aa'. It's the key to being understood.

The 'Stare' Connection

Think of 'tarkastella' as 'to stare-tella' (to tell about what you stare at).

Finnish Objectivity

Using the passive voice reflects the Finnish cultural value of focusing on the topic rather than the person.

Nuance

Try to use 'tarkastellaan' with abstract nouns like 'mahdollisuuksia' (possibilities) or 'vaikutuksia' (impacts).

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of a 'TARK' (Target) that you 'STELLA' (Stare at) for a long time. Tark-a-stella-an.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a scientist looking through a microscope at a slide. The slide is what 'tarkastellaan'.

Word Web

tarkka tarkastus tarkastelu tarkastella tarkastelija tarkastellaan tarkistus tarkkailla

Herausforderung

Try to use 'tarkastellaan' three times today: once when looking at a menu, once when looking at the news, and once when looking at a photo.

Wortherkunft

Rooted in the Proto-Finnic word '*tarkka', which originally meant 'sharp' or 'keen-eyed'. The suffix '-stella' is a frequentative aspect, suggesting an action that happens over time or repeatedly.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To keep looking at something sharply or precisely over a period of time.

Uralic / Finnic.

Kultureller Kontext

Neutral. It is a safe, professional word for all contexts.

English often uses 'Let's look at' or 'We will examine'. The Finnish passive 'tarkastellaan' is more formal and less personal than 'Let's look at'.

Used frequently in the titles of YLE's educational programs. Common in the prefaces of Finnish academic classics. A staple word in the 'Suomen kielen perussanakirja' examples.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

University Lecture

Tarkastellaan seuraavaksi...
Kuten kaaviosta tarkastellaan...
Tätä on tarkasteltu aiemmin...
Tarkastellaan teoriaa käytännössä.

Business Meeting

Tarkastellaan budjettia.
Tarkastellaan myyntilukuja.
Tarkastellaan uutta strategiaa.
Tarkastellaan kilpailutilannetta.

News Report

Tarkastellaan tilannetta paikan päällä.
Tarkastellaan hallituksen esitystä.
Tarkastellaan asiantuntijoiden arvioita.
Tarkastellaan kansalaisten mielipiteitä.

Art Gallery

Tarkastellaan teoksen värejä.
Tarkastellaan taiteilijan tyyliä.
Tarkastellaan sommittelua.
Tarkastellaan valon käyttöä.

Scientific Paper

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan...
Tarkastellaan aineistoa...
Tarkastellaan tulosten luotettavuutta...
Tarkastellaan muuttujien suhdetta.

Gesprächseinstiege

"Tarkastellaanpa tätä tilannetta rehellisesti: mitä meidän pitäisi tehdä?"

"Jos tarkastellaan tulevaisuutta, miltä se sinun mielestäsi näyttää?"

"Tarkastellaan tätä ehdotusta: onko siinä mielestäsi järkeä?"

"Kun tarkastellaan suomalaista kulttuuria, mikä on sinusta mielenkiintoisinta?"

"Tarkastellaanpa hetki tätä kuvaa; mitä sinä näet siinä ensimmäisenä?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Tarkastellaan omaa elämääsi tällä hetkellä: mitkä ovat kolme asiaa, joista olet kiitollinen?

Tarkastellaan tavoitteitasi: oletko edennyt niissä suunnitelmasi mukaan?

Tarkastellaan jotain tekemääsi virhettä: mitä opit siitä?

Tarkastellaan ympäröivää maailmaa: mikä ilmiö kaipaisi mielestäsi enemmän huomiota?

Tarkastellaan päivittäisiä rutiinejasi: miten ne vaikuttavat hyvinvointiisi?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

In formal writing, it's a true passive ('it is examined'). In spoken Finnish, it's almost always 'we'. Context determines the meaning.

Usually the partitive (e.g., 'tarkastellaan tilannetta') because examining is often an ongoing process. Use nominative if the examination is a completed task.

No, use 'tarkistaa' for that. 'Tarkastellaan' is for deeper analysis.

'Tarkastellaan tilastoja' is the most natural and professional way.

Not at all. It is polite and professional. It's much more polite than a direct command like 'Katso!'

'Tutkitaan' is stronger, implying scientific research or investigation. 'Tarkastellaan' can be a simpler observation.

Hold the 'a' sound for twice as long as a single 'a'. It's like 'ahhh'.

No, that's spoken language. In an essay, just write 'Tarkastellaan' or 'Tässä työssä tarkastellaan'.

Yes: 'tarkasteltiin' (was/were examined or we examined).

Yes: 'ei tarkastella' (is not examined or let's not examine).

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