johdatetaan
Johdatetaan is a Finnish verb form that functions as the present passive of the verb johdattaa, meaning to lead or guide. In this form, the action is described without specifying the agent, focusing on the process of guiding or directing something or someone. The passive can refer to physical guiding as well as more abstract guidance through instructions, procedures, or decisions.
In Finnish, passive forms are common in formal writing, instructions, journalism, and general descriptions where the
Usage and nuance: johdatetaan emphasizes the guidance or direction being provided rather than the person giving
- Käyttäjät johdatetaan ohjelman läpi. (Users are guided through the program.)
- Vieraat johdatetaan opastajan toimesta museossa. (Visitors are guided in the museum by the guide.)
Related terms include johtaa (to lead), ohjata (to direct), and opastaa (to guide or show the way).