Luovutettuja

Luovutettuja is a Finnish term that derives from the verb luovuttaa, meaning to hand over or surrender. In grammar, luovutettuja is the partitive plural form of the past passive participle luovutettu when it modifies a plural noun in the partitive case. It is used to describe items or information that have been handed over or delivered, typically in formal contexts such as legal or administrative settings, or in reporting.

Morphology and forms: The base participle is luovutettu. It can function as an adjective describing a singular item, for example luovutettu asiakirja (a handed-over document). In the plural partitive, the form is luovutettuja, as in luovutettuja asiakirjoja (handed-over documents). Other related forms include luovutetut (nominative plural), luovutettujen (genitive plural), and luovutettua (partitive singular). These inflections are used to match number and case of the modified noun.

Usage: Luovutettuja appears mainly in formal or bureaucratic language, describing objects or information that have been transferred from one party to another. Common contexts include documents, assets, or data that have been delivered, surrendered, or turned over in accordance with an agreement, regulation, or investigation.

Examples: Poliisissa on käytetty luovutettuja asiakirjoja tutkinnan tueksi. Arkistosta löytyi luovutettuja muistiinpanoja. Sopimuksessa määritellään, miten luovutetut varat on tilitettävä. The term conveys a sense of a completed transfer or handover and is distinct from casual or informal phrasing.