Tavataan

Tavataan is a Finnish verb form derived from tavata, meaning to meet. In normal Finnish, tavata means to meet someone; tavataan is the present passive form, used to indicate that a meeting will take place or to issue a friendly invitation without naming a subject. It is commonly translated as “let's meet” or “we will meet” depending on context.

Form and usage: Tavataan is the present passive singular form of tavata. In Finnish, the passive voice is used without a stated subject, so tavataan does not specify who will meet whom; the agent is general or understood. The phrase is frequently used in everyday arrangements and notices. Example: Tavataan kahvilassa klo 15. = Let’s meet at the cafe at 3 PM. Another example: Tavataan huomenna. = We’ll meet tomorrow / Let’s meet tomorrow.

Nuances: Using tavataan signals mutual action and a plan rather than a direct command, and it is common in informal speech and written messages, especially in invitations, SMS, and social media. It can also appear in headlines or bulletins to announce a meeting.

See also: Tavata; Finnish grammar; Passive voice in Finnish.