Finnish · Common Verbs

Katsoa

To watch / look

Beginnerverb

Definition

To use your eyes to look at something.

Example

Katsomme elokuvaa illalla.

We watch a movie in the evening.

Etymology

'Katsoa' originates from the Proto-Finnic word *katsoa, which denotes the act of watching or looking. The word has evolved but has kept its essential meaning since its inception.

How & Where It’s Used

'Katsoa' is used in informal spoken language as well as in written forms. It is applicable in both formal settings and casual conversations.

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