ohittunut

Ohittunut is a Finnish adjective and past participle derived from the verb ohittaa, meaning to overtake, pass by, or bypass. As an attributive form it describes something that has been overtaken or left behind in a sequence, process, or competition. The sense can extend beyond traffic to time, events, or comparisons.

In everyday language, ohittunut is most often understood in contexts where something has been surpassed or moved past by another element. In road traffic or racing, it can describe a vehicle or competitor that has been overtaken. In time-related or event-related contexts, it can indicate that a moment, deadline, or occurrence has already passed. The term is used in formal writing as well, though more common alternative forms may exist depending on the sentence and style.

Grammar and related forms: ohittunut is related to the verb ohittaa. In standard passive voice, the more common past passive form is usually ohitettu; ohittunut may appear in some styles or regional usages, or as a participial adjective emphasizing the state of having been overtaken. Other related words include ohitus (passing/overtaking), ohittaminen (the act of overtaking), and ohittaja (one who overtakes).

See also: ohittaa, ohitettu, ohitus, ohittaminen. Examples include sentences like “Auto on ohittunut” (The car has been overtaken) and “Tapahtuma on ohittunut” (The event has passed).