Vaadittu

Vaadittu is a Finnish word that functions as a past passive participle of the verb vaatia, meaning to demand or require. Used as an adjective, vaadittu describes something that has been demanded or is required by someone, often an authority, contract, or set of rules. It commonly appears in legal, administrative, and formal contexts to express obligation or a condition that must be met.

Morphology and usage notes:

- The base form is vaadittu; in plural it becomes vaaditut.

- Declines like an ordinary Finnish adjective: vaadittu (singular nominative), vaaditut (plural nominative), vaaditun (genitive singular), vaadittujen (genitive plural), etc.

- It can modify nouns attributively (vaaditut ehdot, the required conditions) or appear predicatively in sentences (e.g., Tämä asia on vaadittu).

Common collocations and examples:

- Vaaditut tiedot (the required information)

- Vaaditut liitteet (the required attachments)

- Sopimuksessa on mainittu vaaditut ehdot (The contract lists the required conditions)

- Hakemuksen tekemiseen vaaditut tiedot on toimitettava viimeistään tiistaina (The information required to apply must be provided by Tuesday)

Nuance and contrasts:

- Vaadittu conveys an obligation or condition imposed by someone else (an authority, contract, or policy).

- Pyydetty denotes a request or petition, typically more polite and less binding.

- Vaadimus (noun) refers to a demand or requirement itself, while pakollinen means mandatory or compulsory.

Vaadittu is a core term in Finnish formal language, signaling that compliance with specified demands or requirements is expected or required. It is widely understood by speakers dealing with forms, procedures, and official communications.