Määrittelemiä

Määrittelemiä is a Finnish participial form derived from the verb määritellä, meaning to define or specify. In Finnish grammar, it functions like an adjective that describes nouns as “things that have been defined” or “defined ones.” The form is most often encountered in written Finnish, especially in technical, academic, or legal contexts where precise definitions and classifications are important.

Usage and nuance: Määrittelemiä serves to indicate that the defined state is the result of an action carried out by someone or some authority. It is typically used with plural nouns in noun phrases, for example määrittelemiä ehtoja (defined conditions) or määrittelemiä termejä (defined terms). The agent responsible for the defining is usually expressed in a separate phrase, such as “organisaation määrittelemät ehdot” (conditions defined by the organization). The form is one of several related participial variants, and choosing among niitä kuten määritelty, määrittelemä or määritellä-based constructions can affect nuance and formality.

Grammar and style notes: Määrittelemiä follows standard Finnish inflection rules for participial adjectives and is mainly a feature of written language. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for simpler or more common alternatives (for example, using määritelty or defining phrases) depending on context and style. The exact inflection can vary with case and number, so correct usage requires attention to the noun it modifies.

See also: määritelmä, määrittely, määritellä, määritelty.