Kirjoitetulta

Kirjoitetulta is a Finnish grammatical form, specifically the elative singular of the past participle kirjoitettu, meaning written. It functions as an adjective that indicates origin or source from something that is written. In Finnish, the elative case (suffix -lta/-ltä) expresses “from” or “out of” and is used here to denote source rather than location.

Morphology: As a participle-based adjective, kirjoitettu declines like other adjectives. The singular elative is kirjoitetulta (from the written one), and the plural elative is kirjoitetuilta (from the written ones). The form accompanies a noun in the appropriate case and number, e.g., kirjoitetulta lähteeltä meaning from a written source, kirjoitetulta sivulta meaning from the written page.

Usage: The phrase is common in formal or academic Finnish, for instance when citing sources or distinguishing between written and oral origins. It is not a standalone noun but a modifier that requires a following noun in the appropriate case.

Notes: The sense is close to “from the written [source].” It contrasts with structures indicating oral or unwritten origins. Etymologically it stems from the verb kirjoittaa (to write) and the past participle kirjoitettu.

See also: Finnish grammar; Participles; Elative case; Source citation.