Tekstitetyt

Tekstitetyt is a Finnish term used to refer to media content that includes text-based subtitles or captions. The word is formed from teksti meaning "text" and a participial suffix, and it functions as an adjective or noun to describe content where dialogue is presented as on-screen text rather than replaced by voice acting. In everyday Finnish usage, tekstitetyt media may include films, television programs, online videos, or educational materials that carry subtitling in one or more languages.

In practice, tekstitetyt media are often used to provide Finnish subtitles for foreign-language material, or subtitles in other languages for language learners. Tekstitetyt media are contrasted with dubbed (äänetetyt) versions, where the original dialogue is replaced by spoken translations. Subtitles can also serve accessibility needs for the deaf and hard of hearing.

The term is common in broadcasting, streaming, and education. When platforms describe media as tekstitetyt, it indicates that subtitle tracks are available in one or more languages; however, the exact languages and quality depend on the provider. In libraries and schools, tekstitetyt media support language learning and inclusive access. The term remains primarily used in Finnish-language contexts and may be less familiar outside Finland.