Noudetaan

Noudetaan is a Finnish verbal form used to express that rules, guidelines, or instructions are being followed. It is a passive form derived from the verb noudattaa, which means to obey, observe, or comply with. In use, noudetaan appears in formal or impersonal statements about compliance with established norms or procedures.

The word commonly occurs in legal, administrative, and policy contexts, where it is important to indicate that requirements are being observed. Noun phrases such as säännöt (rules), ohjeet (instructions), lakien määräykset (legal provisions), and käytännöt (practices) are often linked to this form to convey that they are being followed.

Usage notes and variations: In standard Finnish, the related passive form noudatetaan is more typical in many contexts to mean “is followed” or “are followed.” Noudetaan can appear in similar sentences, especially in certain registers or aims to convey immediacy or general statements about compliance. The choice between noudatetaan and noudetaan may reflect stylistic preferences or regional usage rather than a change in meaning.

Examples:

- Säännöt noudetaan. (The rules are followed.)

- Ohjeita noudetaan tarkasti. (The instructions are followed carefully.)

- Lakia noudetaan koko yhteiskunnassa. (The law is followed throughout society.)

See also: noudattaa, noudatettavuus, compliance, Finnish grammar.