neuvottiin

Neuvottiin is a Finnish verb form that functions as the past passive of the verb neuvoa, meaning to advise or counsel. In English, it is usually translated as “was advised” or “were advised.” The passive construction focuses on the guidance given rather than who gave it, making it common in formal or official contexts such as news reporting, bureaucratic communication, and policy documents.

The form arises from the stem neuv- of neuvoa and the standard Finnish passive past suffix -tiin/-tiin. Because Finnish passive constructions do not specify the agent, neuvottiin leaves the doer of the advising unspecified, e.g., it can refer to authorities, professionals, or organizations advising a group or individuals.

Usage and examples:

- Osallistujia neuvottiin noudattamaan ohjeita. (Participants were advised to follow the instructions.)

- Heille neuvottiin varautumaan odotettuihin muutoksiin. (They were advised to prepare for the anticipated changes.)

Notes:

- Neuvottiin is distinct from neuvotella, which means to negotiate. The past passive of neuvotella would typically be neuvoteltiin, not neuvottiin.

- While neuvottiin predominantly conveys advisory guidance, context can clarify whether the source is a professional recommendation, a regulatory instruction, or institutional guidance.

See also: neuvoa, neuvotella, neuvo, neuvonta.