Koetetaan

Koetetaan is a Finnish verb form meaning to attempt or to test, expressed in the present passive of the verb koettaa. It is used when the subject performing the action is indefinite or when the action is described impersonally, similar to “it is attempted” or “one tries” in English.

Etymology and grammar: Koetetaan derives from the verb koettaa (to try, to attempt) and is formed with the passive suffix -taan/-tään in the present tense. As a finite passive verb, koetetaan typically does not specify who is doing the attempting. It is common in formal or neutral prose, as well as in instructions and policy language.

Usage and nuance: Koetetaan introduces actions that are being tried, tried out, or tested without asserting a particular agent. It often appears with non-finite clauses or infinitives, for example: Koetetaan löytää ratkaisu. Koetetaan ratkaista tilanne rauhallisesti. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for more direct alternatives such as yritetään (we try) or pyritään (we strive), which can carry slightly different shades of emphasis.

Translations and equivalents: In English, koetetaan can be rendered as “it is attempted,” “one tries,” or “we will try,” depending on context. The choice between koetetaan and synonyms affects nuance—koetetaan tends to emphasize the process or method of testing something.

See also: Finnish verb forms, passive voice in Finnish, koettaa, yritetään, pyritään.