ilmoitettu

Ilmoitettu is the past passive participle of the Finnish verb ilmoittaa, meaning to inform, announce or report. As a participle it functions as an adjective that describes information or statements that have been communicated or made public. In English, it is commonly translated as “reported,” “notified,” or “announced,” depending on context.

In usage, ilmoitettu can appear in both attributive and predicative positions. It agrees with the noun it describes in number and case, for example ilmoitettu tieto (the reported information) and ilmoitetut tiedot (the reported information, plural). It is also used with auxiliary verbs to form perfect or passive constructions, such as information that has been communicated to authorities or the public.

Common contexts for the term include journalism, law enforcement, public health, and official notices. It typically describes information that has been officially conveyed or made public, for instance in press releases, safety bulletins, or police statements. Phrases like ilmoitetun mukaan (according to what has been reported) are standard in reporting and summaries. The word can appear in headlines and formal documents to indicate that the content comes from a report or notification rather than first-hand observation.

Etymologically, ilmoitettu derives from ilmoittaa plus the suffix -ttu, a common pattern for past passive participles in Finnish. The term is used in neutral, factual contexts and should not be confused with other forms related to giving announcements or instructions. In translation, choice among “reported,” “notified,” or “announced” depends on the exact source and communicative purpose of the information.