Raudoitettuna

Raudoitettuna is a Finnish adverbial participle meaning “in irons” or “shackled.” It describes a person who has been secured with iron restraints, typically as part of punishment, detention, or transport. In historical and literary Finnish, raudoitus referred to the act of binding with iron, and raudoitettuna expresses the resulting state.

Formation and etymology: The word comes from the verb raudoittaa, meaning to shackle with irons. The corresponding passive participle is raudoitettu, and raudoitettuna is the essive form used to denote “in the state of being shackled” or “while wearing irons.”

Usage: In historical and literary texts, raudoitettuna appears in descriptions of prisoners, convicts under escort, or captives led by guards wearing leg irons. The term is now relatively uncommon in everyday language in Finland, but it surfaces in historical narratives, museum descriptions, or discussions of penal practices. It can also be used metaphorically to convey severe constraint or a lack of freedom.

See also: raudoitus (the act of shackling with irons), raudan käsittely (iron handling), vankila (prison). The concept is primarily of historical and linguistic interest, illustrating how Finnish expresses physical restraint and states of confinement.