Ruumiita

Ruumiita is the plural form of the Finnish noun ruumis, meaning a dead body or corpse. The term is used when referring to more than one body and is commonly encountered in forensic science, disaster response, medicine, and news reporting, where bodies are identified, examined, or recovered. In standard Finnish, the nominative plural is ruumiit, while ruumiita is the partitive plural used in various grammatical constructions, such as after numerals or in general references: for example, “löytyi useita ruumiita” (several bodies were found).

Context and usage: In forensic investigations and medical examiner settings, ruumiita describes multiple remains. The word is neutral and clinical, suitable for official reports and academic writing, and is often found alongside terms like tutkinta, identifiointi, ja kuolema. Ethical considerations apply to discussing or publishing material related to ruumiita; authorities handle remains with care and according to applicable laws and procedures, including notification of next of kin and arrangements for burial or cremation.

Etymology and grammar: Ruumiita derives from ruumis, with the partitive plural ending -ita. Related forms include ruumiit (nominative plural) and ruumiin (genitive singular).

See also: ruumis, kuolema, hautaaminen, identifiointi.