This is the 458th most frequent Finnish word.
halutaan
"Halutaan" means "is wanted" or "are wanted" in English, often implying a general or passive desire/request.
In this passive voice context, 'halutaan' indicates a general, nonspecific desire or intent by people to repaint the room.
Tämä huone halutaan maalata uudelleen.
This room is wanted to be repainted.
Here, 'halutaan' asks about a preference or decision regarding dinner, again in a passive, impersonal structure.
Mitä halutaan syödä illalliseksi?
What is wanted to be eaten for dinner?
'Halutaan' expresses a general wish to keep the windows open, emphasizing a shared or communal preference.