kutsumme

Kutsumme is a Finnish word that literally translates to "our invitation." It is the first person plural possessive form of kutsu, which means "invitation" or "call" in English. The word is used in everyday speech and writing to refer collectively to an invitation that has been issued or offered by the speaker and their group. For example, “Meillä on kutsumme palvella sinua” means “We have our invitation to serve you.”

In Finnish grammar, the suffix -mme attaches to the end of a noun to express the first person plural possessive. Thus, kutsumme is formed by adding -mme to kustu (the stem of kutsu). This construction is common for many Finnish nouns: kotimme (our home), aikuissamme (our adults), and so forth. The word is always lowercase when used in standard sentence structure.

Kutsumme can appear in various contexts. In polite correspondence, a person might write, “Kutsumme päivittää yhteystietojasi” (We invite you to update your contact information). In a more informal setting, someone might say, “Kutsumme yhteisiin juhliin!” (We invite you to the joint celebrations!). While the noun itself is not typically found as a proper noun, it can be part of titles of events or organizations that use invitation themes, such as "Kutsumme Liikenteen" (Our Invitation to Traffic).

Because it is a possessive phrase, kutsumme is often used in speech where the speaker is speaking on behalf of a group or organization. In written Finnish, it can appear as a synonym for "valmis kutsutilanne" (prepared invitation situation) or "sitoutunut kutsuminen" (committed invitation). The expression is understood everywhere in Finland and is considered standard language usage.