Supistettiin

Supistettiin is a Finnish finite verb form derived from the verb supistaa, meaning to contract, reduce, compress, or narrow. It is the imperfect past passive form, used when the agent performing the action is not stated or is unknown. In Finnish, the passive voice often leaves the actor implicit, so supistettiin translates to “was contracted” or “was reduced” depending on the context.

Morphology and role in sentences: Supistettiin is formed from the verb stem supist- plus the past passive ending -ettiin. As a past tense, it describes a completed or ongoing action in the past without specifying who carried it out. The form is common in formal or official writing, particularly in contexts where changes in size, scope, or quantity are reported.

Usage and context: The verb is frequently used in economics, politics, and administration. Typical contexts include budgeting, staffing, production, or program scope being reduced. Examples include: Budjetti supistettiin viime vuonna. Henkilöstö supistettiin taloudellisen tilanteen vuoksi. The exact agent of the action is often omitted, but when stated, it is usually someone responsible for the decision or the authority implementing the change.

Related forms: The active counterpart is supistaa (to contract/reduce). Related nouns include supistaminen (reduction/contraction) and supistus (a contraction or shrinkage). The term is part of everyday Finnish and remains neutral in tone, suitable for descriptive reporting and formal summaries.