harrastatakse
Harrastetaan is the present passive form of the Finnish verb harrastaa, meaning to engage in or pursue as a hobby. In Finnish, the passive voice is used to state that an activity is performed without specifying who performs it, making statements more general or widely applicable.
Formation and grammar: The passive suffix -etaan is added to the verb stem harrast- to form harrastetaan.
Usage: Harrastetaan is common in reporting, surveys, and general descriptions of popular activities. It conveys a
- Valokuvausta harrastetaan paljon. (Photography is widely pursued.)
- Jooga ja tanssi harrastetaan monissa suomalaiskodeissa. (Yoga and dancing are pursued in many Finnish homes.)
- Harrastamisen iloa korostetaan usein kouluissa. (The joy of having hobbies is often emphasized in schools.)
Related terms: harrastus (hobby, pastime) as the activity itself, and harrastamisen (the act of having a hobby)
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