Rajoittuneissa

Rajoittuneissa is a Finnish inflected form meaning “in restricted conditions or areas.” It is the inessive plural form of the past participle adjective raajoittunut (restricted), and is used to describe nouns in plural that are subject to restrictions. By itself, rajoittuneissa is not a standalone noun, but part of a larger phrase that specifies where or under what conditions something is restricted.

Etymology and grammar: The base is rajoittunut, derived from the verb rajoittaa (to restrict). The form rajoittuneissa combines the participle with the plural inessive ending -ssa/-ssä, indicating location equivalents such as “in” or “within” restricted areas or conditions. Common constructions pair it with a following noun, for example tiloissa (in facilities) or olosuhteissa (in conditions): rajoittuneissa tiloissa, rajoittuneissa oloissa.

Usage: The term appears mainly in regulatory, safety, or procedural texts to convey that access, actions, or data are limited to authorized individuals or under specific constraints. It is often found in signage, access-control descriptions, and documentation that outlines restricted environments or workflows. It contrasts with related forms like raajoitettu (restricted in general terms) or raajoitteet (restrictions) and with other inflected forms of rajoittaa.

Examples:

- Pääsy rajoittuneissa tiloissa edellyttää henkilöllisyyden todentamista.

- Tiedot tallennetaan rajoittuneissa tietokannoissa.

See also: raajoitus (restriction), rajoittunut (restricted), rajoittaminen (restricting).