Tiedotti

Tiedotti is a Finnish verb form meaning that someone publicly informed or announced something. It is the third-person singular past tense of the verb tiedottaa, which denotes informing or communicating information to the public, typically by an authority, organization, or spokesperson. In journalism and official communications, tiedotti is used to attribute statements to a source, for example: “Yhtiö tiedotti tuloksistaan,” meaning the company announced its results.

Etymology and forms: tiedottaa is built on the noun tieto (information) with the attributive/causative suffix -ottaa, signaling the act of providing information. The base verb is transitive and often requires a direct object describing what is being announced. The past tense form tiedotti changes for other persons and numbers, for instance tiedottivat (they announced). Related nouns include tiedote (press release), tiedottaminen (informing), tiedottaja (spokesperson), and tiedotustilaisuus (press conference).

Usage and nuance: tiedotti is a neutral, formal term common in news reports, official statements, and organizational communication. It conveys that information has been disseminated by an identifiable source, rather than expressing the speaker’s opinion. It is typically followed by the content of the announcement or the subject of the information.

See also: tiedote, tiedottaja, tiedotus, tiedotustilaisuus, tiedottaa.

Notes: While tiedotti often appears in news media, it should be distinguished from more dynamic verbs that imply persuasion or opinion, such as vakuuttaa or perustella, which carry evaluative or justificatory nuances.