Luopunut

Luopunut is a Finnish word formed as the past passive participle of the verb luopua, which means to give up, relinquish, or renounce. As an adjective or participle, luopunut describes a person, group, or thing that has already abandoned a belief, practice, right, or possession. In standard usage it conveys a state rather than an ongoing action and is typically linked to a clause explaining what has been renounced, for example: “hän on luopunut uskosta” (he has given up faith) or “hän oli luopunut oikeuksistaan” (he had relinquished his rights). When directly modifying a noun, luopunut is often used with forms such as “luopunut vanhoista tavoistaan” (having abandoned his old habits). The corresponding noun, luopuminen, denotes the act of renunciation or relinquishment.

Grammatically, luopunut is one of several participial forms derived from luopua, alongside other participles such as luopuva. It is common in formal and written Finnish, including journalism, law, and academic prose, where a completed withdrawal or renunciation is being reported or analyzed.

Etymology: luopunut combines the verb luopua with the standard -nut past passive participle ending in Finnish. The root luopua reflects the core meaning of “to give up” or “to renounce.”

See also: luopua, luopuminen.