Laukaistaan
Laukaistaan is a Finnish verb form that represents the present passive voice of the verb lau kaista. In English, it is commonly translated as “is triggered,” “is fired,” or “is started.” The form is used when the subject of the sentence is acted upon by an external agent or when the agent is not specified.
Etymology and meaning. The verb lau kaista is related to the noun lau kaus, which refers to
Usage. Laukaistaan appears frequently in technical, safety, legal, and news contexts. It describes situations where a
Related forms. The active counterpart is laukaista (to trigger or to discharge). Related nouns include laukaisulaite
See also. Laukaus, the act of discharging or firing; laukaisija, a trigger mechanism.