Korotetut

Korotetut is a Finnish adjective form derived from the verb korottaa, meaning to raise or increase. It functions as a past passive participle used to describe something that has been raised or increased. In standard Finnish the singular form is korotettu, while the plural nominative form before a plural noun is korotetut. The word inflects like other adjectives and can appear in various cases and numbers, for example korotettujen hintojen (genitive plural) or korotetuille hinnoille (allative).

Usage and meaning

Korotetut describes values, prices, measurements, or other quantities that have been raised or heightened, typically as a result of policy, decision, or an intentional change. It is common in both everyday language and formal writing. Examples include korotetut hinnat (raised prices), korotetut palkat (increased wages), and korotetut verot (increased taxes). In health contexts one might encounter phrases like korotetut verensokeriarvot (elevated blood glucose values) or korotetut verenpainearvot (elevated blood pressure values), where the nuance emphasizes a chosen or administratively implemented increase.

Nuance and relation to other terms

Korotetut contrasts with kohonneet, another Finnish adjective meaning “elevated” or “increased.” Kohonneet often describes a natural or occurring rise, while korotetut emphasizes a rise achieved or effected by decision, policy, or measurement. The related noun is korotus (increase, rise), while korotetut serves as the adjectival form for describing what has been raised.

See also

korottaa, korotus, korotettu.