luotettavana

Luotettavana is a Finnish word form derived from the adjective luotettava, meaning reliable or trustworthy. It is used to express the role or state of being reliable, often in phrases that describe someone or something “as a reliable …” or “in the capacity of a reliable ….”

Usage examples illustrate its typical function. For example, Hän toimii luotettavana kumppanina projektissa means “He acts as a reliable partner in the project.” Yritys esiintyy luotettavana toimittajana translates as “The company presents itself as a reliable supplier.” Luotettavana voidaan myös käyttää with plural subjects, as in toimitaan luotettavina kumppaneina — “we/they act as reliable partners.”

Etymology and morphology: luotettavana is the translative form of luotettava, which itself comes from the verb root luottaa with the -ttava/-ttava suffix forming the adjective meaning “trustworthy.” The translative conveys a sense of becoming or acting in the capacity of something, and the form can align with number in the corresponding context (luotettavana in singular, luotettavina in plural).

Related terms include luotettava (reliable), luotettavuus (reliability/trustworthiness), and luotettavasti (reliably, as an adverb). The word is common in formal and business Finnish, where roles and evaluations often use luotettavana to indicate how someone or something should be regarded in a given capacity.

See also: luotettavuus, luotettava, luotettavasti.