Käsitään

Käsitään is a Finnish word that translates to "is understood," "is grasped," or "is comprehended" in English. It is the passive past participle of the verb "käsittää," which means "to understand," "to grasp," or "to comprehend." The word "käsitään" is used to indicate that something has been understood or grasped by someone or a group.

For example, in a sentence like "Asia on jo käsitään," it means "The matter has already been understood." Similarly, "Tämä päätös tullaan käsitään laajalti" translates to "This decision will be widely understood." The grammatical form of "käsitään" indicates that the subject of the sentence is the recipient of the understanding, rather than the performer of the action.

The verb "käsittää" itself has a rich meaning, encompassing not only intellectual comprehension but also a sense of encompassing or including. When used in its passive form "käsitään," it often implies a shared or common understanding within a group or community. It can also refer to the reception of an idea, concept, or information. The context in which "käsitään" is used will determine the precise nuance of its meaning.