Vuoropuhelua
Vuoropuhelua is the Finnish term used to describe a mutual, back-and-forth dialogue between parties that aims at understanding, cooperation, and shared solutions. The concept emphasizes listening, respect, and the ability to take turns speaking, rather than a confrontational or one-sided exchange. In everyday language, vuoropuhelua is often used to describe constructive conversations in politics, education, business, and intercultural contexts.
Linguistically, vuoropuhelu is formed from vuoro meaning “turn” and puhelu meaning “speech” or “talk.” The form
Contexts and usage. In public discourse, vuoropuhelua is commonly invoked to describe processes of negotiation, stakeholder
See also: keskustelu, dialogi, vuorovaikutus, kulttuurien välinen vuoropuhelu.
References and further reading are typically drawn from Finnish-language sources on communication studies, public diplomacy, and