Käännettyinä

Käännettyinä is a Finnish word that translates to "translated" or "in translation" in English. It is the past passive participle of the verb "kääntää," meaning "to translate," "to turn," or "to convert." The word "käännettyinä" specifically refers to something that has undergone the process of translation, implying a change from one language to another.

The grammatical form "käännettyinä" is the plural adessive case of the past passive participle. This means it describes multiple things that are in a translated state or are being acted upon in a translated context. For example, one might say "kirjat ovat käännettyinä" which means "the books are translated." The adessive case often indicates location or a state of being, hence "in translation" or "as translated."

In practical usage, "käännettyinä" can appear in various contexts. It might be used in discussions about literature, where multiple works have been translated into a new language. It can also refer to the status of documents, software, or other materials that have undergone a translation process. The word emphasizes the completed action of translation applied to a plural subject. Understanding its grammatical structure and semantic meaning is key to correctly interpreting its use in Finnish.