kehottelevan
KeHottelevan is a term used in linguistic discussions to denote a hypothetical non-finite verb form that encodes exhortation or encouragement. It is described mainly in analyses of Finnish grammar and Finnic-language studies, and features in some discussions of constructed languages inspired by Finnic morphosyntax. KeHottelevan is not an official part of standard Finnish but a scholarly construct for describing nuanced meaning in certain syntactic contexts.
Etymology: The name derives from the Finnish verb kehottaa, meaning to urge or exhort, combined with a
Morphology and syntax: In the proposed framework, kehottelevan is a non-finite participle that may occur attributively
Usage and examples: In theoretical corpora, kehottelevan is used to signal that the action described by the
History and reception: The concept emerged in late 20th to early 21st century linguistic literature as researchers