Hoidettaessa

Hoidettaessa is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb hoitaa (to treat, to care for). It functions as a passive adverbial participle and expresses a circumstantial meaning equivalent to “while being treated” or “in the course of treatment.” It is used to connect subordinate clauses and to indicate timing or condition in formal and instructional text, such as medical guidelines, safety instructions, or legal texts. The form belongs to a broader set of Finnish adverbial participles formed with the suffix -tta/-ttä in combination with -essa/-essä, and it aligns with other examples like tehtäessä (when done) and hoidettaessa (while being treated).

Usage and style: Hoidettaessa is non-finite and does not specify a subject, so it relies on a main clause to complete the thought. It is more common in written, formal Finnish than in everyday speech, where simpler constructions may be preferred.

Example: Hoidettaessa haavaa käytetään steriiliä sidettä. This means that when the wound is being treated, a sterile dressing is used.

Related forms: Other related verb forms of hoitaa include hoidetaan (is treated), hoidettu (been treated), and hoidettava (to be treated). These forms cover different voices, tenses, and modalities while sharing the same root meaning of care or treatment.