Edellytään

Edellytään is a Finnish word that translates to "is required," "is necessary," or "is presupposed" in English. It is a passive verb form derived from the verb "edellyttää," meaning to require, necessitate, or presuppose.

The word is commonly used in various contexts to indicate a condition or a prerequisite that must be met for something else to occur or be valid. For example, in legal documents or official instructions, "edellytään" might be used to state that certain conditions must be satisfied before a permit is granted or an action is permissible. It can also appear in academic settings, signifying the foundational knowledge or understanding needed to grasp a particular concept or topic.

In everyday language, "edellytään" implies that something is not optional but rather an essential element. This could range from requirements for a job application, such as specific qualifications being required, to the necessary steps in a process. The passive construction emphasizes the requirement itself rather than who or what imposes it, focusing on the necessity of the condition. Understanding "edellytään" is key to comprehending statements of obligation, conditionality, and prerequisites in Finnish.