noudatetaan

Noudatetaan is the present passive form of the Finnish verb noudattaa, which means to follow, comply with, or observe. In Finnish, the passive form is used to express that a rule, law, guideline, or norm is being followed without naming the agent responsible for the action. It is common in official, legal, and formal contexts.

Grammatically, noudatetaan is a present tense passive form, typically agreeing with a singular or plural subject in the sentence. The agent is left unspecified, making the statement general. The corresponding noun for the act of following is noudattaminen (compliance or observance). Related forms include noudattaja (one who adheres) and noudatettavissa (to be complied with).

Usage notes include that noudatetaan often appears in legal or administrative language to indicate that requirements must be followed or are being followed. It can describe the behavior of individuals, organizations, or institutions, as in laws, regulations, contracts, or procedures. For example: Lakia noudatetaan. Säännöt noudatetaan kaikissa tiloissa. Sopimuksen ehdot noudatetaan.

In contrast to active forms, Finnish allows the passive construction to emphasize the rule or standard rather than the actor. Therefore, noudatetaan conveys obligation and observance in a neutral, impersonal way, suitable for official statements and guidelines.