luodut

Luodut is a Finnish term that functions as the past passive participle of the verb luoda, meaning to create or form. Used as an adjective, luodut indicates that something has been created, devised, or produced, rather than existing naturally or unconstructed. It is commonly applied to objects, works, rules, plans, and systems that result from an act of creation.

In Finnish, participles used as adjectives agree with the noun in number and case. For example, luotu teos means a created work, while luodut teokset refers to created works. In genitive form, you would encounter phrases like luodun teoksen (of the created work) or luotujen teosten (of the created works). Although luodut can sometimes be used as a noun phrase, its primary function remains descriptive, emphasizing the outcome of creation rather than the process.

Usage and nuance: luodut often carries a sense of intentional design or planning, distinguishing created items from those that arise spontaneously. The term is neutral in most contexts but may carry evaluative connotations depending on the subject and tone, such as emphasizing deliberate craftsmanship in art, technology, or regulations. It is widely used in writing about design, policy, literature, and media to convey that something has been conceived and produced.

See also: luoda, luominen, luotu.