aanetään

Aanetaan is not a standard Finnish word. It is generally described as a nonstandard spelling or misspelling of the standard verb form annetaan, which is the present passive of antaa (to give). In standard Finnish, annetaan means “it is given” or “they are given,” and it is formed from the verb antaa with the passive suffix.

The term aanetaan does not represent a separate grammatical category in official references. It typically appears only in informal writing, beginner texts, or as a copyist’s error. Some learners may encounter aanetaan when encountering rapid speech or dialectal writing, but it is not recognized as a distinct form with its own rules.

Usage notes and examples

- Standard form: Tiedosto annetaan vastaanottajalle. (The file is given to the recipient.)

- Nonstandard appearance: Tiedosto aanetaan vastaanottajalle. (This nonstandard form may appear in informal contexts or errors, but it is not correct Finnish.)

Phonology and spelling considerations

Finnish passive forms commonly involve consonant and vowel changes that reflect standard spelling conventions. Aanetaan is not part of those conventions; it is treated as a misspelling rather than a legitimate variant.

See also

Finnish grammar, Passive voice, Annetaan (the correct standard form for the present passive).