manipuloidaan
Manipuloidaan is the Finnish passive present tense form of the verb manipuloida. It describes a situation in which a person or a group is being influenced or controlled, often through strategies that may be subtle or coercive. While manipuloida can also denote skilful handling of a task, the passive form often refers to influencing people, information, or outcomes. The concept is widely discussed in contexts such as psychology, media studies, politics, and interpersonal relationships.
Finnish uses the passive construction here to omit the agent. The agent may be introduced with a
Usage and nuance: manipulointi can carry pejorative connotations, signaling unethical or deceptive tactics, while in some
Origin and cognates: the verb is a loanword built on the noun manipulaatio/manipulointi, reflecting the broader