Puheviesti

Puheviesti is a Finnish term that literally means a message delivered by speech. It refers to a message that is spoken aloud or recorded as voice, and it is used in both everyday language and technical contexts to distinguish voice-based communication from written or visual messages.

Etymology and meaning: The word combines puhe (speech) and viesti (message). In this sense, the term emphasizes the modality of transmission—oral rather than written. It is used in linguistic discussions of communication and in descriptions of audio or voice-based messaging.

Usage in everyday and media contexts: In ordinary conversation, a puheviesti can be a spoken note left in a voicemail, a recorded message, or any verbally conveyed information. In media and technology discussions, the concept appears when talking about voice messages transmitted via telephone systems or messaging platforms, as well as about automated voice prompts and other speech-enabled interfaces.

Relation to related concepts: Puheviesti sits alongside terms such as oral communication, voice message, and audio message. It is distinct from text-based messaging and from nonverbal communication, though in practice the boundaries between modalities can be fluid in modern communication environments.

See also: Voice message, audio message, oral communication, speech.