Maskattu

Maskattu is a Finnish adjective meaning "masked" or "camouflaged." It describes people, objects, or places that have a mask or disguise applied, or that are concealed behind some masking. The form is derived from the noun maski (mask) with the past participle suffix -ttu, producing a word equivalent to the English "masked." It is used across everyday language and in specific contexts such as health precautions, security, and culture.

In health and safety language, you may see phrases like maskattu kasvot (masked faces) or maskattu esine (masked object) to indicate items or people covered for protection or anonymity. In security and law enforcement, expressions such as maskattu henkilö or maskattu rikollinen refer to a person wearing a mask or concealing identity.

In arts and media, maskattu can describe characters wearing disguises or themes of concealment and identity. The term is flexible and its exact nuance depends on context, ranging from literal masking to metaphorical concealment. While common in Finnish, maskattu is primarily a descriptive term rather than a specialized technical label, and it appears in everyday speech, journalism, and fiction.

See also: maski, maskeeraus, kasvojen suojaus.