Kuulutti

Kuulutti is an inflected form of the Finnish verb kuuluttaa, meaning to announce or proclaim. Specifically, kuulutti is the third-person singular imperfect (imperfekti) form, used to describe that someone announced something in the past. As a transitive verb, kuuluttaa requires a direct object representing what is announced, and is often used in formal, official, or narrative contexts.

Etymology and related forms: The word belongs to the root family tied to kuulutus, meaning a public notice or proclamation. Related terms include kuuluttaja (the announcer or herald) and kuulutus (a public notice or proclamation). The verb can be conjugated in other tenses and persons, such as kuulutin (I announced) and kuuluttivat (they announced).

Usage: In contemporary Finnish, kuulutti appears mainly in formal or historical writing, legal or governmental reports, and journalistic narration when describing past official proclamations or announcements. It conveys a sense of authority and public dissemination. While common in older texts, it remains valid in modern formal prose.

Examples:

- Hallitus kuulutti uuden asetuksen tiistaina. (The government proclaimed the new regulation on Tuesday.)

- Kuningas kuulutti julistuksen kansalle. (The king proclaimed the proclamation to the people.)

See also: kuuluttaa, kuulutus, kuuluttaja, julistaa. The term is part of a broader lexicon for making information publicly known and recorded in Finnish.

Notes: As with many Finnish verbs, the exact nuance of kuulutti can depend on context, including tone, formality, and the stature of the announcing body.