kalastetaan

Kalastetaan is a Finnish verb form meaning that fishing is being carried out or, in a neutral sense, that people fish. It is the present passive form of the verb kalastaa, and it is used to describe the activity without specifying who is performing it. In Finnish, the passive is common in descriptive and encyclopedic text, regulations, signs, and general statements about activities.

Grammatically, kalastaa means “to fish.” Kalastetaan is formed by adding the present passive ending to the verb stem, producing a generic or impersonal statement such as “fishing is practiced” or “one fishes.” The form does not indicate a definite subject, which makes it suitable for broad descriptions of the activity as a whole.

Usage and scope, in everyday and official language, often cover both recreational and commercial fishing. Kalastetaan can appear in sentences describing methods and contexts for fishing, for example by mentioning techniques such as onkiminen (angling), verkoilla (nets), or pyydyillä (traps). It is also used in discussions about policies, sustainability, and management, where the activity is treated as a collective or societal practice rather than an individual action.

In Finland, fishing is subject to regulations that include licensing, seasonal restrictions, size and bag limits, and quotas for commercial operations. Environmental considerations, such as sustainable harvest, habitat protection, and species conservation, frequently accompany discussions expressed with kalastetaan, highlighting that the activity is ongoing and governed by rules to balance ecological and economic interests.

See also: Kalastus, Kalastaminen, Kalastukseen liittyvät lait and Finnish fishing regulations.