syytellä

Syytellä is a Finnish verb that translates to "to blame" or "to accuse" in English. It is used to express that someone is holding another person or entity responsible for a mistake, fault, or wrongdoing. The verb can be used in various contexts, from personal relationships to legal and political situations.

The conjugation of syytellä follows the standard Finnish verb patterns. For example, in the present tense, "minä syytän" means "I blame," "sinä syytät" means "you blame," and "hän syyttää" means "he/she blames." In the past tense, "minä syytin" means "I blamed."

The word syytellä can also imply a degree of fault-finding or criticism. When someone is said to syytellä, it suggests they are actively pointing out perceived flaws or errors in another's actions or character. The object of the blame is typically indicated using the partitive case in Finnish. For instance, "Hän syyttää minua virheestä" translates to "He/she blames me for the mistake."

In a broader sense, syytellä can refer to the act of assigning blame collectively, as in societal or political discourse, where groups might be accused of causing problems. The verb is a common element in discussions about responsibility and accountability.