Omistettu

Omistettu is a Finnish adjective and past passive participle derived from the verb omistaa, meaning to own or to dedicate. As a participle it can function as an adjective modifying a noun, and it is used in two broad senses: ownership and dedication. In the ownership sense, omistettu describes objects, rights, or properties that belong to a person or organization. In formal or legal contexts it can appear in noun phrases such as omistetut esineet, meaning owned items, or similar constructions indicating possession.

In the dedication sense, omistettu is used to indicate that a work, act, or object has been dedicated to someone or a cause. This use is common in contexts such as literature, music, or commemorative items. Phrases like tämä teos on omistettu hänen muistolleen (this work is dedicated to his memory) or kappale on omistettu ystävälleen illustrate the meaning. The exact nuance depends on context: the same participle conveys either possession or tribute, depending on how it is used.

Morphology and usage: Omistettu functions as a normal Finnish adjective and is declined for number and case, so forms such as omistetun, omistetulla, omistetut, and omistettujen appear according to grammatical context. The base form omistettu is used for singular nominative, while other cases and numbers adapt the ending accordingly. The word reflects two related notions—ownership and dedication—rooted in the same verb omistaa.

See also: omistaa, omistus, omistusoikeus.