Katsotulla

Katsotulla is a Finnish word that translates to "looked at" or "observed" in English. It is the past passive participle of the verb "katsoa," meaning "to look" or "to see." The word can be used in various contexts to describe something that has been subjected to visual scrutiny.

For instance, in a sentence like "Tämä talo on vanha ja huonosti katsottu," it implies that the house has been neglected and not properly looked after or maintained. Here, "katsottu" refers to the state of being observed or assessed for its condition. Similarly, "juttu on katsottu läpi" would mean that a matter or issue has been reviewed or gone through. The grammatical form indicates that the action of looking or observing has been completed and is being applied to the subject.

The passive nature of "katsotulla" emphasizes that the subject is the recipient of the action, rather than the performer. It is a common construction in Finnish and appears frequently in everyday language, literature, and official documents. The exact nuance of "katsotulla" can shift depending on the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence, but its core meaning remains tied to the act of having been seen or examined.