Liputtaa

Liputtaa is a Finnish verb with multiple related uses. In a physical sense, liputtaa means to place, raise, or attach a flag to something, or to signal with a flag. In a digital or online context, liputtaa refers to the act of reporting or flagging user-generated content to a platform’s moderators, typically because the content violates rules or guidelines or is otherwise inappropriate. The related noun liputtaminen denotes the act of flagging, while liputus can refer to the flagging process or, less commonly, to a flag itself.

Etymology and usage notes. The word is formed from the noun lippu meaning flag, with the verb-building suffix -uttaa, which yields a transitive verb meaning to cause or to perform the action of flagging. In contemporary online discourse, liputtaminen is a standard moderation tool used to bring attention to problematic posts, comments, or accounts. The passive form liputettu is used to describe content that has been flagged.

Typical usage. Common expressions include liputtaa viesti (to flag a post), liputtaa käyttäjä (to report a user), and liputuksen perusteet (the grounds for flagging). In practice, flagging prompts review by moderators or automated systems, which may lead to removal, restriction, or other actions in accordance with platform policies. Misuse of liputtaminen, such as false flagging or targeting, is generally discouraged and may be subject to enforcement by the service.

See also. Lippu, liputus.