juttelua

Juttelua is a Finnish noun that refers to informal conversation or small talk. It denotes the act of chatting casually with others, often in social settings such as at home, at work, or online. The term is derived from the verb jutella (to chat) and exists in the nominal form juttelu; juttelua is the partitive singular form used in phrases that describe the activity rather than a counted event, for example “Meillä oli juttelua kahvikupin ääressä.”

In usage, juttelua emphasizes casual, light content—updates about everyday life, anecdotes, jokes—rather than formal debate or substantive discussion (keskustelu). It is typically informal and friendly, though it can carry connotations of gossip depending on context.

Morphology: Juttelu is the base noun; juttelua is the partitive form. The related verb is jutella.

Cultural note: In Finnish social life, juttelua functions as a social lubricant, easing introductions and helping to build relationships. It appears in daily speech, workplace chatter, and in media to convey approachable, relatable communication.

See also: jutella, juttelu, keskustelu.