puhuttelet

Puhuttelet is the second-person singular present tense form of the Finnish verb puhutella, meaning to address or speak to someone directly. It is used when the subject is you (singular) addressing another person in conversation.

Conjugation and meaning: The verb puhutella belongs to the regular Finnish verb class with forms such as minä puhuttelen, sinä puhuttelet, hän puhuttelee, me puhuttelemme, te puhuttelette, he puhuttelevat. Therefore, puhuttelet translates to “you address” or “you speak to (someone)” in the present tense. The form is used with the personal pronoun sinä.

Usage and nuance: Puhuttelet is typically used to describe direct speech or how someone speaks to another person. It can convey addressing someone by name, title, or in a particular tone or manner. For example, “Sinä puhuttelet minua ystävällisesti” means “You address me kindly.” The verb can appear in questions or statements about how someone is speaking to others. The related noun puhuttelu refers to the act or manner of addressing someone.

Related forms and terminology: The act of addressing someone is also described by the noun puhuttelu, which denotes the practice or action of speaking to someone in a direct way. The broader verb family includes puhua (to speak) and related compounds that describe various ways of communicating in Finnish.

See also: Finnish verb conjugation, puhua, puhuttelu.