Käyttämä

Käyttämä is a Finnish word that translates to "used" or "utilized" in English. It is the past active participle of the verb "käyttää," which means "to use" or "to utilize." The word can function as an adjective, describing something that has been used, or as part of a passive construction.

For example, "käytetty auto" means "used car." In this context, "käytetty" modifies the noun "auto" (car) to indicate its state of having been previously owned and operated. It is a common term in commerce and everyday conversation when referring to second-hand items.

The word can also be used in a more abstract sense, referring to the application or implementation of something. For instance, "hänen tietonsa oli hyvin käytetty" could be translated as "his knowledge was well utilized." Here, "käytetty" describes how the knowledge was put into practice. The grammatical form of "käyttämä" may vary depending on the case and number of the noun it refers to, but the core meaning of "used" remains consistent. It is a fundamental word in the Finnish language for expressing the concept of prior use or application.