kuuloisen

Kuuloisen is a Finnish word that primarily functions as an adjective. Its most common meaning translates to "sounding" or "audible" in English. It is often used to describe something that can be heard or has a particular quality of sound. For example, "kaunis kuuloinen laulu" would mean "beautiful sounding song."

Beyond its literal meaning related to sound, "kuuloisen" can also convey the idea of "seeming" or "appearing" to be a certain way. In this context, it describes how something presents itself or gives an impression. For instance, "hän kuuloisen väsyneeltä" could be translated as "he sounded tired" or "he appeared tired." This usage often implies a subjective perception rather than a definite fact.

The word is derived from the Finnish verb "kuulua," which means "to be heard" or "to belong." The grammatical form "kuuloisen" is the genitive case of the adjective "kuuluisa," which means "famous." However, in common usage, "kuuloisen" as discussed above refers to the descriptive quality of sound or appearance, not fame. It's important to distinguish between these two similar-sounding words and their respective meanings in Finnish.