Keskustelevasta

Keskustelevasta is a Finnish form of the present active participle keskustelevA, derived from the verb keskustella, meaning to discuss. It functions as an adjective that describes someone or something engaged in discussion or in the act of discussing. The form keskustelevasta (often appearing as keskustelevaa or keskustelevasta in different cases) is used to express that ongoing activity in phrases where the participle modifies a noun.

Morphologically, keskustelevasta represents the elative singular of the participle keskusteleva. Finnish participles decline like adjectives, so the ending changes to agree with the noun they modify in case and number. The basic idea is to denote an agent or subject involved in discussion, rather than merely being talkative.

Usage-wise, keskustelevasta is common in descriptive and formal Finnish, where the speaker wants to emphasize ongoing discussion rather than a general trait. It can describe a person, a group, a study, or any entity that is characterized by discussing. For example, a sentence such as “Keskusteleva opettaja rohkaisee oppilaita” presents a teacher who engages in discussion and encourages students. Another example could be “Keskusteleva tutkimus käsittelee aihetta,” referring to a study that discusses a topic.

In relation to similar terms, keskustelevasta contrasts with nouns like keskustelu (discussion) or with verbs in -maan/-män forms used to indicate intention or activity. The participle form provides a concise, attribute-like alternative to relative clauses in Finnish.

See also: keskustelu, keskustelija, keskustelukäsite.