kuvannetaan

Kuvannetaan is a Finnish word that translates to "is depicted," "is illustrated," "is described," or "is portrayed" in English, depending on the context. It is the passive present tense form of the verb kuvata, which means "to depict," "to illustrate," "to describe," or "to portray." The word is used when referring to something that is currently being shown or explained.

For example, in a sentence like "Taulussa kuvannetaan metsää," it means "The painting depicts a forest." Here, kuvannetaan indicates that the forest is actively being shown in the artwork. Similarly, "Kirjassa kuvannaan vanhan kaupungin historiaa" translates to "The book describes the history of the old city." In this case, kuvannetaan signifies that the history is being presented within the book.

The usage of kuvannetaan is common in various forms of media, including art, literature, film, and even in everyday conversation when explaining something visually or verbally. It emphasizes the act of representation or explanation as it is happening or as it exists in a particular context. The word itself is neutral and objective, simply stating that something is being depicted or described.