Huomioidaan

Huomioidaan is a Finnish verb form in the present passive of huomioida, meaning to notice, to pay attention to, or to take into account. In this passive form, the sentence emphasizes the action itself rather than who performs it, and it is common in impersonal and formal contexts. Translations include “is noticed,” “is taken into account,” or “should be taken into account,” depending on the context.

Etymology and forms: The root is huomio- from huomi, related to attention or notice, combined with the infinitive stem -ida. The present passive ending is -aan/-ään, yielding huomioidaan. The active equivalents are huomioi (you notice), huomioimme (we notice). Other related forms include huomiointi (the act of noticing or consideration) and huomioiva (noticing, attentive).

Usage: Huomioidaan is frequently used in official texts, guidelines, reports, and decisions to indicate that factors, considerations, or feedback are being taken into account. It often conveys an impartial or procedural tone. The construction is versatile and can refer to costs, impacts, requirements, or opinions that are being considered.

Examples:

- Päätöksessä huomioidaan sekä kustannukset että vaikutukset.

- Kaikki asiakkaan palautteet huomioidaan palvelun kehittämisessä.

- Lainsäädäntö huomioi ympäristövaikutukset ja turvallisuusnäkökohdat.

See also: huomio (attention, notice), huomiointi (the act of noticing or taking into account), and other verb forms of huomioida.