No. 612 in Finnish
tunnetaan
"Is known"
In a sentence
Hänet tunnetaan hyvänä laulajana.
He/She is known as a good singer.
Here, 'tunnetaan' is used in a passive form to indicate how someone is recognized by others.
Maailmanlaajuisesti Helsinki tunnetaan designista ja arkkitehtuurista.
Globally, Helsinki is known for its design and architecture.
In this case, 'tunnetaan' refers to the reputation or recognition of a city, showing what it is famous for.
Suomessa tämä yritys tunnetaan ympäristöystävällisyydestään.
In Finland, this company is known for its environmental friendliness.
Here, 'tunnetaan' is applied to a company, indicating what attribute or characteristic it is widely recognized for.
Tätä kaupunkia tunnetaan sen kauniista järvistään.
This city is known for its beautiful lakes.
Here, 'tunnetaan' is in passive voice and means 'is known' in the context of public recognition of the city's characteristic features.
Kiltti ja avulias henkilö tunnetaan usein ystävällisyydestään.
A kind and helpful person is often recognized for their friendliness.
In this sentence, 'tunnetaan' again is passive and indicates general recognition of a positive trait of a person, signifying reputation.
Hänet tunnetaan taiteilijana, joka käyttää luonnonmateriaaleja.
They are known as an artist who uses natural materials.
'Tunnetaan' in this usage reflects how the individual is acknowledged or recognized in a specific role or capacity.
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