Kuulemani

Kuulemani is a Finnish word that translates to "what I heard" or "what I have heard." It is the past passive participle of the verb "kuulla," meaning "to hear." The word can be used in various contexts to refer to information that has been received through auditory means, or more broadly, to any piece of information that has been passed along.

For example, in a literal sense, one might say "Se oli kuulemani" ("That was what I heard") when recounting a specific sound or statement. In a more figurative sense, it can refer to rumors or hearsay. If someone is spreading gossip, they might preface their statement with "Kuulemani mukaan..." ("According to what I've heard...") or "Kuulemani perusteella..." ("Based on what I've heard...").

The word emphasizes the source of the information being auditory or anecdotal. It implies that the speaker is not necessarily the originator of the information but has received it from another source. This can be used to express uncertainty or to distance oneself from the information being conveyed. The grammatical form of "kuulemani" indicates that it is a personal recollection, belonging to the speaker.