kiinnijääneen

Kiinnijääneen is a Finnish word that translates to "caught" or "apprehended" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "jäädä kiinni," which means to get caught, to be caught, or to be apprehended. The word is commonly used in contexts involving law enforcement, crime, or any situation where someone is caught in the act of doing something.

For example, in a legal context, one might say "kiinnijääneen rikollisen" which translates to "the apprehended criminal." This implies that the individual has been caught by authorities. The term can also be used in more general situations, such as being caught by surprise, "yllätyksen kiinnijääneen," or caught in a lie, "valheen kiinnijääneen."

The grammatical form "kiinnijääneen" is a case ending, typically the genitive or accusative singular, which indicates possession or direct object, respectively. The base form of the participle is "kiinni jäänyt." The specific case used depends on the grammatical structure of the sentence. Understanding the context in which "kiinnijääneen" appears is crucial for determining its precise meaning and function within the Finnish language.