tiedotaan

Tiedotaan is a Finnish verbal form used in impersonal public notices to indicate that information is being communicated. It derives from the verb tiedottaa, meaning “to inform.” As a passive construction, tiedotaan allows statements to be made without naming the agent or source of the information.

In practice, the more common standard passive form for official notices is tiedotetaan. Tiedotaan, however, appears in certain registers, styles, or contexts where brevity or a particular tone is desired. It can be encountered in short notices, headlines, or informal written material where the focus is on the information itself rather than who informs.

Usage and function: Tiedo-tas forms are used to present information in an impersonal, official, or neutral tone. This helps maintain objectivity and avoids attributing statements to a specific person or organization. The construction is typical of public communications, press releases, and municipal or governmental notices, where the emphasis is on disseminated information rather than the source.

Examples:

- Tiedotaan, että uuden rakennusluvan hakeminen on vireillä.

- Tiedotaan, että tilaisuus on siirretty ja uudet ajat ilmoitetaan pian.

Comparison: While tiedotaan can be found in some texts, tiedotetaan remains the standard form in formal writing. Tiedotaan may appear as a stylistic variant in headlines or in more concise or colloquial contexts.

See also: tiedottaa, tiedotetaan.