Valaistuilla

Valaistuilla is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “on the illuminated [places/things].” It is the plural adessive form of the adjective past participle valaistu, derived from the verb valaista, meaning to light up or illuminate. In usage, valaistuilla describes locations or objects that have been lit and are thus visibly bright, typically in outdoor or architectural contexts.

As a form, valaistu is an adjective or past participle, and -lla/-llä is the plural adessive ending used to indicate location “on” or “at” multiple items or areas. Therefore, valaistuilla poluilla means “on the illuminated paths,” valaistuilla kaduilla means “on the illuminated streets,” and so on. The noun that follows is often plural or a generic pluralized reference, reflecting common Finnish locative patterns.

Typical contexts for valaistuilla include descriptions of urban design, tourism and signage, outdoor recreation areas, and scenic or atmospheric writing. It appears in sentences that emphasize safety, ambiance, or accessibility provided by lighting. The term can be found in planning documents, travel guides, and narrative prose where the presence of lighting on multiple elements is relevant.

Related terms include valaistus (lighting), valaistu (illuminated), and valaistut alueet (illuminated areas). The form valaistuilla is most natural when the speaker or writer refers to several illuminated items or places and wants to indicate their location. As with other Finnish locatives, the exact noun governs case and number, while valaistuilla remains a fixed descriptor for the illuminated plural elements.