This is the 161st most frequent Finnish word.
kertovat
"Kertovat" means "they tell" or "they are telling" in English.
Here, 'kertovat' again signifies the action of telling. The context involves habitual action, as indicated by 'aina' (always).
He kertovat aina totuuden.
They always tell the truth.
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.
Kirjat kertovat menneistä ajoista.
The books tell about past times.
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.