katetaan
Katetaan is the present passive form of the Finnish verb kattaa, which means to cover, lay out, or set. In everyday Finnish, katetaan most commonly describes the act of setting a table for a meal, for example when guests are about to dine. The passive form places focus on the outcome (the table being set) rather than on who is doing the action.
Grammatically, katetaan can refer to both singular and plural subjects. For example, Pöytä katetaan means “the
Usage and nuance. Katetaan is widely used in domestic contexts, hospitality, and event planning. It describes
Etymology and related forms. The word derives from kattaa, meaning to cover or to lay out. The