Rajattu

Rajattu is an adjective in Finnish meaning restricted, bounded, or limited. It derives from the verb rajoittaa (to restrict) and the noun raja (border, limit). The form rajattu is used to describe objects, areas, or information onto which restrictions have been placed, or which are confined within defined boundaries. It is commonly used in security, administration, and everyday language to indicate controlled access or sensitivity. The opposite terms are vapaa (free/unrestricted) and rajaton (boundless).

Common contexts include security and access control. Examples include rajattu alue (restricted area), rajattu tieto or rajatut tiedot (restricted information or data), and rajattu pääsy (restricted access). In workplaces and organizations, documents, databases, and corridors may be described as rajattu to indicate that viewing or use requires authorization. The term also appears in policy, legal, and IT governance contexts.

The noun form related to restriction is rajoitus (restriction). Related verbs include rajoittaa (to restrict) and rajoittaminen (restricting). The adjective can combine with various head nouns to form compound terms, adapting to number and case as Finnish grammar requires. The usage remains pragmatic and policy-driven, signaling that handling, access, or circulation is limited to authorized persons or purposes.

See also: rajoitus, rajoittaa, rajaton, rajallinen.