Luettelo

Luettelo is a Finnish noun meaning a list, catalog, register, or inventory. It denotes a collection of items, names, or data that is presented in a sequence or grouped for reference or processing. The term is used across everyday language and formal domains to describe both simple and structured collections.

In everyday use, luettelo can refer to a shopping list (ostosluettelo), a to-do or task list (tehtäväluettelo), or a household inventory. In public administration and statistics, it appears in compounds like asukasluettelo (register of residents) or väestöluettelo (population list) to denote formal registries.

In libraries and bibliographies, luettelo denotes cataloging or listing of literature, for instance kirjallisuusluettelo or teosluettelo, used to present books, articles, or other works that relate to a topic or form a bibliography. In information technology, luettelo can refer to a list or collection of items displayed to a user, such as a menu, an index, or a dataset; it is often used interchangeably with lista, though luettelo can imply a more formal or curated set.

Usage notes: luettelo emphasizes the outcome of listing rather than the process. It is a standard term in Finnish dictionaries and style guides for enumerated content and is adaptable across domains from everyday planning to formal documentation.