Todistuttaa

Todistuttaa is a Finnish verb that translates to "to have someone testify" or "to cause someone to testify." It is the causative form of the verb "todistaa," which means "to testify" or "to prove." The verb todistuttaa implies that one person is arranging for or compelling another person to give testimony in a legal or formal setting. This could involve formally requesting their statement, arranging for them to appear in court, or otherwise facilitating their role as a witness. The subject of todistuttaa is the person who is orchestrating the testimony, while the object is the person who will be testifying. For example, a lawyer might todistuttaa a witness to support their client's case. The context in which todistuttaa is used is typically legal proceedings, investigations, or any situation where formal evidence is being presented through the spoken word of an individual. It highlights the act of making someone else a testifier, rather than testifying oneself.