Johdotetaan

Johdotetaan is a Finnish verb form that functions as the present passive of the verb johdottaa. The core meaning of johdottaa is to wire or connect with electrical conductors, i.e., to install or route electrical wiring. The word can also be used in a broader, somewhat metaphorical sense to mean directing or channeling something, though this sense is less common in everyday electrical contexts.

Etymology and form: Johdotetaan derives from johto, meaning a conductor or cable, with the suffix -ttaa forming the causative verb johdottaa, and the passive present suffix -taan/-etaan producing johdotetaan. As a passive form, johdotetaan emphasizes the action being performed rather than the actor.

Usage: In practical language, johdotetaan is predominantly found in electrical, construction, and infrastructure contexts. It denotes that wiring work is being carried out on a site or project. Examples include: "Rakennuksessa johdotetaan uudet sähköjohdot" (In the building, new electrical wiring is being installed) and "Kohteessa johdotus on juuri aloitettu" (The wiring in the site has just begun). The term appears in technical documentation, work orders, and safety plans where passive construction activity is described without naming a specific responsible person.

Relation to related terms: Johdotus refers to the act or process of wiring itself, while johto can mean a wire or a lead/line in broader contexts. The verb is distinct from but related to other electrical and management terminology, such as sähkötöitä or johtaminen in its metaphorical uses.

See also: johdotus, johto, sähkötöitä.