Aflatiivista

Aflatiivista is a Finnish term that refers to a specific type of passive construction in the Finnish language. It is characterized by the use of the passive present participle of a verb combined with a form of the auxiliary verb olla (to be). This grammatical construction expresses an action or state that is happening or being done, but without specifying the agent performing the action.

The aflatiivista is formed by taking the basic passive present participle, which often ends in -ttava or -tava, and conjugating the auxiliary verb olla in the appropriate tense and person. For example, the passive present participle of "kirjoittaa" (to write) is "kirjoitettava" (to be written). When combined with "on" (is), it forms "kirjoitettava on," meaning "it is to be written" or "is being written."

This construction is commonly used in formal Finnish and in written contexts where the focus is on the action or its result rather than the performer. It can convey a sense of obligation, necessity, or a general state of being. Unlike active voice sentences, where the subject performs the action, the aflatiivista emphasizes the object or recipient of the action. Understanding this passive form is crucial for comprehending the nuances of Finnish grammar, particularly in academic or official writing.