epäilytetty
Epäilytetty is a Finnish adjective and past passive participle meaning “suspected” or “under suspicion.” It is used mainly in investigative and legal contexts to describe a person or matter that authorities have reason to consider potentially criminal, or that has been subjected to suspicion during an investigation. It does not mean guilt; it indicates a status to be resolved through inquiry or legal proceedings.
Etymology and grammar: The word derives from the verb epäillä, meaning “to suspect” or “to doubt,” together
Usage and nuance: In media reporting and official documents, epäilytetty may appear to stress the investigative