Rajottavat

Rajottavat is a Finnish linguistic form that functions as the third-person plural present indicative of the verb rajottaa. The core meaning of rajottaa is to delimit, set boundaries, or delineate something, such as borders, areas, or limits. In usage, rajottavat corresponds to “they delimit” or “they set boundaries,” and it can appear in both geographic and figurative contexts, including planning, law, cartography, and policy discussions.

The word stems from the root relating to borders or boundaries in Finnish (related to raja, border). In contemporary Finnish, rajottaa and its forms are common in formal or technical writing, where precise delimitation of spaces, rules, or responsibilities is required.

Grammatical notes: Rajottavat is a finite verb form used to describe actions carried out by multiple subjects. It typically governs noun phrases that specify what is being delimited. While the form itself is a standard verb conjugation, it is not used as a standalone noun or name. It can appear in clauses discussing how boundaries or limits are defined in a given context.

Examples: Kartat rajottavat kaupungin ja naapurikunnan välisiä rajoja. Ehdotus rajottaa toimivallan alueensa selvästi. In these contexts, the sentence conveys that boundaries or limits are being defined or clarified by the subjects.

See also: rajottaa, raja, raja-alue, räjoittaminen.