Nojaudutaan

Nojaudutaan is a Finnish verbal form used to express leaning or reliance, typically in an impersonal or general sense. It is the present passive form of the verb nojautua (to lean on, to rely on) and is used to indicate that something is supported by or dependent on something else, without specifying the agent.

Etymology and form: The word stems from noja, meaning support or lean, combined with the reflexive/participial aspect of nojautua and the passive suffix -taan/-utaan, producing a general, impersonal construction that states a condition rather than an agency.

Usage: Nojaudutaan can describe both physical support and figurative reliance. In physical contexts, it may refer to leaning against a surface; in abstract or analytical contexts, it describes what a process, argument, or system rests on. The construction is common in formal writing, policy documents, and journalism when describing structural dependencies or methodological foundations. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer active forms (such as nojaudutaan with a stated subject, or other verbs to express explicit agency).

Grammatical notes: Nojaudutaan is present tense and passive voice. The passive form gives a sense of generality or collective action, making statements about states or practices rather than about a specific actor. It is especially typical when describing overarching principles, frameworks, or conclusions.

See also: nojata, noja, nojaus, nojautua, nojauduminen.