Todettiin

Todettiin is a Finnish verb form—the past passive (third person singular) of todeta, meaning to state, to report, or to find. In English translations it is commonly rendered as “it was found” or “it was stated.” The form is widely used in formal, written Finnish to report findings, conclusions, or official statements without naming the speaker or source.

Grammatical notes: Todeta is a transitive verb; todetaan is the present passive, todettiin is the past passive, and on todettu is the perfect passive. The construction is typically followed by a clause introduced with että (“that”), as in Todettiin, että oireet lievenivät (“It was found that the symptoms diminished”). The past passive form is impersonal and does not specify the agent responsible for the finding.

Usage: Todettiin is common in scientific papers, news reports, legal texts, and other formal communications to convey reported content rather than direct assertion. It enables authors to present conclusions derived from analyses or observations without presenting them as first-hand statements.

Examples: Tutkimuksessa todettiin, että oireet vähenivät. (The study found that the symptoms decreased.) Todettiin, että uusi lääke oli turvallinen ja tehokas. (It was found that the new drug was safe and effective.)

Related forms include todeta (infinitive), todettu (past participle), and todetaan (present passive). The term is a standard part of Finnish grammatical and stylistic practice for reporting information.