kehotamme

Kehotamme is the present tense, first-person plural form of the Finnish verb kehottaa, meaning to urge, prompt, or exhort. It is used to express a collective urging directed at a group, often in formal or public contexts such as statements, press releases, or organizational communications.

Form and usage

In Finnish, kehottaa is a transitive verb that takes a direct object and is commonly followed by an infinitive clause indicating the action being urged. The phrase Me kehotamme … translates to “We urge …” Examples: Me kehotamme kaikkia noudattamaan ohjeita. (We urge everyone to follow the instructions.) Me kehotamme kaikkia osallistumaan tilaisuuteen. (We urge everyone to participate in the event.) The verb can appear in official language when authorities want to encourage compliance or action.

Related terms and nuance

The noun kehotus (an urging or exhortation) is closely related etymologically, and the verb kehottaa shares its semantic field with other directive verbs such as käskeä (order) or suositella (recommend). Kehottaa carries a sense of urging with some urgency but is not as forceful as a mandate.

Notes

Kehottaa is part of everyday Finnish usage in both informal and formal registers, especially when addressing groups or the public. It can convey politeness or a stronger call to action depending on context, tone, and accompanying language.

See also

kehotus; kehottaa is related to related verbs and phrases used to prompt, request, or encourage action in Finnish.