Kuulasime

Kuulasime is a Finnish term that translates to "we heard" or "we listened" in English. It is the past tense, first-person plural form of the verb "kuulla," which means to hear or to listen. This word is used in everyday conversation in Finland to describe an action of perception of sound that occurred in the past and involved a group of people including the speaker.

For example, someone might say "Eilen kuulasime konserttia" which means "Yesterday we heard a concert." The context in which "kuulasime" is used will determine whether it implies passive hearing or active listening. If the focus is on the act of paying attention, "kuulasime" conveys a more deliberate engagement with the sound. If the focus is simply on the reception of sound, it can be more passive.

The grammatical structure of Finnish verbs includes information about tense, mood, person, and number. "Kuulasime" specifically indicates past tense (the action happened before now), first person (the speaker is part of the group), and plural (the group consists of more than one person). This level of detail is characteristic of the Finnish language.