No. 161 in Finnish
kertovat
"Kertovat" means "they tell" or "they are telling" in English.
In a sentence
He kertovat meille tarinan.
They tell us a story.
In this sentence, 'kertovat' is the third person plural form of the verb 'kertoa', meaning 'to tell' in English. It indicates an ongoing action happening in the present tense.
He kertovat aina totuuden.
They always tell the truth.
Here, 'kertovat' again signifies the action of telling. The context involves habitual action, as indicated by 'aina' (always).
Kirjat kertovat menneistä ajoista.
The books tell about past times.
In this case, 'kertovat' is used to indicate that the books convey or narrate information, showcasing that the verb can metaphorically apply to inanimate objects.
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