Soseutetaan

So­seutetaan is a Finnish verb form meaning “is mashed” or “is pureed.” It is the present passive form of the verb soseuttaa, which means to puree or mash something into a smooth mass. In everyday language, soseutetaan describes a culinary process without naming who performs it, and it is commonly used in recipes and cooking instructions.

Grammatical notes: So­seutetaan is the present tense passive form, used when the actor is not specified. The subject is typically the food being processed, and the result is often expressed with the translative case soseeksi, meaning “into a puree.” Examples: “Porkkanat soseutetaan soseeksi.” If the agent is specified, the active verb soseuttaa is used (for instance, “Keittäjä soseuttaa porkkanat” – the cook purees the carrots).

Usage: The passive form is common in cooking contexts, especially in instructions and descriptions of preparation steps. It is versatile for referring to the act of turning solids into a smooth consistency, whether by hand with a masher or with mechanical appliances such as a blender.

Examples:

- Porkkanat soseutetaan soseeksi.

- Sipulit soseutetaan sauvasekoittimella hienoksi.

See also: sose (mash/puree), soseuttaa (to puree), soseeksi (into a puree), translative case in Finnish grammar.