püüatakse

püüatakse is a Finnish word that translates to "is being caught" or "are being caught" in English. It is the passive present participle of the verb "püüda," which means "to catch." This grammatical form is used to describe an action that is currently happening to a subject, where the subject is the recipient of the action.

For example, in the sentence "Kalad püüatakse" (Fish are being caught), "püüatakse" indicates that fish are the object of the catching activity. The sentence doesn't specify who or what is doing the catching, focusing instead on the state of the fish. This passive construction is common in Finnish when the agent performing the action is unknown, unimportant, or intentionally omitted.

The word "püüatakse" can be applied to various contexts involving capture. It might refer to fishing, where fish are being caught. It could also be used figuratively, such as when someone is being caught in a lie or trapped in a difficult situation, though more specific verbs might be preferred in such nuanced cases. Understanding the passive nature of "püüatakse" is key to interpreting its meaning accurately within a Finnish sentence.