kiinnittyneet

Kiinnittyneet is a Finnish word formed as the plural passive past participle of kiinnittyä, meaning to become attached or to be bound. In usage it functions as an adjective or a noun-like form describing people or things that have become attached or bound to something, such as a group, organization, place, or idea. The singular counterpart is kiinnittynyt; kiinnittyneet refers to several attached entities or people.

Morphology and usage

Kiinnittyneet inflects like a normal Finnish adjective and agrees with the noun in number and case. For example: kiinnittyneet jäsenet (the attached members), kiinnittyneiden jäsenten (genitive plural), kiinnittyneitä asiakkaita (partitive plural). The base verb kiinnittyä conveys attachment, affiliation, or persistence, and the participle form kiinnittyneet carries those nuances into compound noun phrases.

Nuance and contexts

Kiinnittyneet is used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it can describe objects that have been physically fixed to something. Figuratively, it describes people who show strong loyalty or affiliation to an organization, movement, place, or idea. The tone of kiinnittyneet can range from neutral to evaluative depending on context, and it may imply commitment, entrenchment, or dependency in critical uses.

Examples

Yritykseen kiinnittyneet asiakkaat contribute to stable revenue through long-term relationships. Kiinnittyneet jäsenet muodostavat tärkeän osan järjestön toiminnasta.

See also

Kiinnittyminen, sitoutuminen, uskollisuus.