julistavat

Julistavat is a Finnish verb form meaning “they declare” or “they proclaim.” It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb julistaa, which denotes the act of proclaiming, declaring, or announcing. The form is used when the subject of the sentence is plural, such as multiple organizations or groups.

The base noun julistus means proclamation, and the related noun julistaja refers to a person who proclaims or announces. In Finnish, verbs are conjugated for person and number; the present tense forms include julistan (I declare), julistat (you declare), julistaa (he/she/it declares), julistamme (we declare), julistatte (you all declare), and julistavat (they declare). The past tense is julistivat, and other forms exist for negation and mood.

Usage and context: julistavat appears in political, legal, and organizational discourse when reporting that multiple actors have issued a declaration or proclamation. It does not function as a stand-alone noun; rather, it is a specific verb form indicating a plural subject performing the action. For example, "Kunnat julistivat poikkeustilan" translates to “The municipalities declared a state of emergency.” Other typical contexts include declarations of policy, appeals, or formal statements issued by several entities.

Etymology and related forms: julistavat derives from julistus (proclamation) and the verb julistaa. Related terms include julistaa (to declare), julistus (proclamation), and julistaja (proclaimer). The form is a standard part of Finnish verb conjugation and appears in a wide range of formal and administrative texts.