ammentetaan

ammentetaan is a Finnish verb, specifically the passive present indicative form of the verb "ammantua". "Ammantua" is a transitive verb meaning to be hired, to be employed, or to be taken on. Therefore, "ammentetaan" translates to "is/are hired", "is/are employed", or "is/are taken on".

This form is commonly used in sentences describing a general situation of employment or hiring without specifying who is doing the hiring. For example, "Uusia työntekijöitä ammentetaan" would mean "New employees are being hired". It indicates an ongoing or habitual process of employment. The passive voice construction is often used when the subject performing the action (the employer) is unknown, irrelevant, or intentionally left unstated.

The verb "ammantua" itself is derived from "ammatti," meaning profession or occupation. Thus, the act of being hired is directly linked to entering a professional capacity. The passive form "ammentetaan" is a standard grammatical construct in Finnish and is frequently encountered in official announcements, news reports, and everyday conversations regarding the job market and workforce. Its usage reflects a focus on the state of being employed rather than the agent of employment.