Moottorillinen

Moottorillinen is a Finnish adjective meaning motor-powered or engine-powered. It is used to describe equipment, devices, or vehicles whose propulsion or operation comes from a motor rather than from human or animal effort.

The word is formed from the noun moottori (engine, motor) with the suffix -llinen, which in Finnish yields a meaning of “having” or “characterized by.” The root moottori is a loanword that reflects the concept of an engine and is common in technical and everyday language when distinguishing powered mechanisms from manual alternatives.

In practice, moottorillinen is widely used in technical, industrial, and consumer contexts. Examples include moottorillinen auto (engine-powered car), moottorillinen ruohonleikkuri (motor-powered lawn mower), and moottorillinen vene (motor-powered boat). The term can contrast with manual, pedal-powered, or animal-powered counterparts to emphasize the presence of an engine.

Compared with closely related expressions, moottorillinen specifically highlights the engine-driven nature of the device. It is often interchangeable with phrases like moottorikäyttöinen or teknisesti moottorilla varustettu, depending on the nuance and context.

See also: moottori, moottorikäyttöinen, moottoroitu.