Uutisjutut

Uutisjutut is a Finnish term that refers to individual news stories or news items. It is a generic label used across newspapers, online outlets, radio, and television to denote discrete journalistic pieces rather than a single publication or brand.

The word is formed from uutiset, meaning “the news,” and jutut, a colloquial term for stories or items. The singular form is uutisjuttu and the plural form is uutisjutut. Juttu can carry a slightly informal or conversational nuance, while uutinen or artikkeli are more formal equivalents for a news item or article.

In practice, uutisjutut describe the typical units of coverage in a news cycle. They often present essential information in the lead, followed by supporting details, sources, and, where appropriate, quotes. The term is common in newsroom shorthand, editorial planning, and media studies as a way to discuss the modular structure of news reporting.

Relation to related terms: Uutinen is the standard word for a news item or report, while juttu is broader and can refer to any story, feature, or article. Artikkeli usually designates a longer, more in-depth piece, such as in magazines or online features. Uutisjutut thus occupy a middle ground, signaling individual news pieces that may range from brief items to longer reports.

There is no single entity named Uutisjutut; the term functions as a generic linguistic category rather than a specific publication. See also: Uutinen, Juttu, Artikkeli, Toimittaja.