Todentetaan

Todentetaan is a Finnish verb form that functions as the present passive of the verb todentaa, meaning to authenticate, verify, or certify something. It is used to describe that a verification or authentication process is applied to an object or piece of information, without specifying who performs the action. The phrase is common in administrative, legal, and technical texts where processes are described in general terms.

Usage and context: In official documents and digital services, todentetaan signals that a step of verification has occurred. It can refer to identities, documents, data, or statements that have been checked for authenticity or accuracy. Because it is a passive form, the agent carrying out the verification is often implicit or unknown, which helps to keep focus on the procedure rather than the individuals involved. Todentetaan is typically contrasted with active forms such as todentaa, which would specify a subject performing the verification.

Related forms and concepts: The noun form todentaminen refers to the act of authentication or verification. Related verbs include todentaa (to authenticate/verify) and its other tenses. In Finnish, passive forms like todentetaan are widely used in instructions, policies, and system documentation to describe standard workflows.

Examples:

- Asiakirjat todentetaan ennen niiden jakelua. (The documents are authenticated before distribution.)

- Henkilöllisyys todentetaan viranomaisen toimesta. (The identity is verified by the authorities.)

- Tiedot todentetaan automaattisesti järjestelmässä. (The data are verified automatically in the system.)