kuuluttavat

Kuuluttavat is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Finnish verb kuuluttaa, meaning to announce publicly, proclaim, or publish. The word is used when describing actions by groups or institutions that make information known to a broad audience, such as authorities, media outlets, or organizers. The sense can cover official notices, public proclamations, and broadcasted announcements.

Usage and context. Kuuluttaa is a formal or semi-formal verb, often found in administrative, legal, religious, or ceremonial contexts. It is typically transitive, taking a direct object that specifies what is announced or proclaimed. In everyday language, the form kuuluttavat appears when referring to multiple subjects performing an announcing action, for example, organizations or officials issuing notices to the public.

Morphology. Kuuluttavat is part of the conjugation pattern of kuuluttaa. The basic verb root is kuulutta-, with present tense endings added to indicate person and number. Example of full present tense conjugation for comparison: minä kuulutan, sinä kuulutat, hän kuuluttaa, me kuulutamme, te kuuluttatte, he kuuluttavat. Related forms include kuuluttaja (announcer) and kuulutus (announcement, proclamation).

Etymology and related terms. The verb kuuluttaa derives from kuulutus (an announcement, proclamation) with a derivational suffix that forms a verb meaning to cause something to be heard or publicly proclaimed. Related terms include kuuluttaminen (the act of proclaiming or publicizing) and kuuluttaja (a person who makes announcements).

Notes. Kuuluttavat commonly appears in reporting or descriptive text about groups that communicate information publicly. While the term is widely understood in Finnish, it tends to be more common in formal or official discourse than in everyday speech.