liimatuilla

Liimatuilla is a Finnish grammatical form, specifically the adessive plural form of the past participle liimattu, meaning “glued.” The word literally translates to “on the glued ones” and is used to describe objects or surfaces that have undergone a gluing process or that are in a state of being glued.

In grammar, liimattu functions as an adjective derived from the verb liimata (to glue). When combined with the adessive plural suffix -illa/-illä, the form becomes liimatuilla and agrees with a corresponding plural noun in both number and the adessive case. This allows phrases such as liimatuilla kappaleilla (on the glued pieces) or liimatuilla pinnoilla (on the glued surfaces). The construction is common in technical, industrial, and descriptive prose where the state of being glued is relevant.

Usage notes emphasize that liimatuilla is primarily found in contexts that describe processes, conditions, or attributes of items after gluing. It appears in product labels, assembly instructions, quality control documentation, and similar texts. Since it expresses a state rather than a temporary action, it contrasts with forms like liimaa or liimattu in contexts focusing on the act of gluing rather than the resulting state.

See also: liima, liimaus, liimattuja, liimattava. These relate to glue, adhesion processes, and other participial forms used to describe glued items or surfaces.