Katsottaa

Katsottaa is a Finnish verb. It is the passive causative form of the verb "katsoa," which means "to look" or "to see." Therefore, "katsottaa" literally translates to "to be made to look" or "to be caused to see." This implies that the subject of the verb is not performing the action of looking or seeing voluntarily, but rather is being compelled or influenced to do so by an external force or agent.

The usage of "katsottaa" often suggests a situation where someone is intentionally directed to observe something. For instance, a teacher might "katsottaa" a student a particular diagram to ensure they understand it. Similarly, in a more figurative sense, a piece of art or a performance might "katsottaa" an audience to reflect on a certain theme or emotion. The passive causative structure highlights the recipient's experience of being the object of an action rather than the initiator. It is important to distinguish this from the active forms of "katsoa" where the subject is in control of their gaze. The nuances of "katsottaa" lie in the implied agency of another party causing the act of looking.