Teitittely
Teitittely is the Finnish term for the formal you, a politeness strategy used to address one or more people with social distance or respect. It relies on the second-person plural verb forms and the pronoun te, even when addressing a single person. This contrasts with sinuttelu, the informal you used among friends, family, or peers.
Usage and function: Teitittely is common in customer service, public administration, education, healthcare, media, and formal
Grammatical features and examples: In teitittely, verbs adopt the second-person plural endings. Examples include: "Mitä haluatte?"
History and trends: Teitittely originated as a plural-form of address to show respect and social distance. In
Overall, teitittely remains a central feature of Finnish politeness and social communication, shaping tone in formal