kattoiset

Kattoiset is a Finnish adjective meaning “roofed” or “having a roof.” It describes objects or spaces that are covered by a roof, as opposed to open-air or unroofed. The form kattoiset is the plural nominative of the adjective kattoinen, which is derived from the noun katto, meaning “roof.” In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in number and case, so kattoiset modifies a plural noun: for example, kattoiset rakennukset means “roofed buildings,” and kattoiset tilat means “roofed spaces.” In the singular, the corresponding form is kattoinen, as in kattoinen rakennus (“a roofed building”).

Usage and context: kattoiset is common in descriptive or architectural contexts, particularly in Finnish-language texts dealing with buildings, courtyards, or urban design. The term emphasizes the presence of a roof and, by extension, shelter from weather, privacy, or other roof-related qualities. It is mainly encountered in written descriptions, planning documents, or historical texts, rather than in everyday speech.

Translation considerations: English renderings typically use “roofed” or “roof-covered,” depending on the noun being described. The term is not a fixed title or proper noun and is used as a descriptive adjective within Finnish syntax.

See also: katto (roof), kattoinen, Finnish grammar, architectural terminology.