Tarvitaan
Tarvitaan is a Finnish verb form meaning "is needed" or "are needed." It is the present passive form of tarvita and is used as an impersonal construction to express necessity without naming the agent performing the action.
Grammatical notes: In sentences with tarvitaan, the thing that is needed typically appears in the partitive
Usage: Tarvitaan is common in announcements, planning, and notices where a shortage or requirement is being
- Tarvitaan lisää aikaa. (More time is needed.)
- Tarvitaan vapaaehtoisia. (Volunteers are needed.)
- Tarvitaan terveellistä ruokavaliota ja liikuntaa. (A healthy diet and exercise are needed.)
- Tarvitaan johtopäätöksiä ennen päätöksentekoa. (Conclusions are needed before a decision can be made.)
Related forms: Tarvitseminen expresses need in a more active sense (someone needs something), while tarvita in