Rikastetuissa

Rikastetuissa is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the past passive participle rikastettu, which comes from the verb rikastuttaa meaning to enrich. The form functions as an adjective in the inessive plural, roughly translating to “in the enriched” or “among the enriched.” It is used to describe a state related to enrichment when referring to multiple nouns, and it appears primarily in formal or written discourse dealing with wealth, development, or economic processes.

Grammatically, rikastettu is the past participle of rikastuttaa. The inessive plural suffix -issa/-issä marks location or state for plural nouns, yielding rikastetuissa. Thus, rikastetuissa modifies a plural noun in the sense of “in the enriched ones” or “in enriched conditions.” It contrasts with rikkaat (wealthy) and rikastuneet (those who have become rich).

Usage notes: The term conveys the nuance of enrichment through a process—such as investment, policy, or resource extraction—rather than a permanent attribute. In everyday Finnish, speakers are more likely to use words like rikkaita or rikastuneita depending on context.

Examples:

- Rikastetuissa maissa elintaso on yleensä korkeampi kuin kehitysmaissa.

- Rikastetuissa yhteisöissä sekä koulutus että terveydenhuolto ovat kehittyneempiä.

See also: rikastuttaa, rikastettu, rikastaminen, rikastuttaminen.