osoitettu

Osoitettu is a Finnish word formed as the past passive participle of the verb osoittaa, meaning to indicate, to show, or to point out. As an adjective, it describes something that has already been indicated, pointed out, or directed.

The most common senses of osoitettu arise in two contexts. First, in referring to information or elements that have been identified or marked in some way. In technical or formal writing, you may encounter phrases such as osoitetut kohdat or osoitetut vastaukset, meaning the indicated or identified points or responses. For example, kirje on osoitettu kaupunginjohtajalle translates to “the letter is addressed to the mayor,” illustrating the sense of directing or designating a recipient. Second, osoitettu can describe something that has been shown or pointed out in accordance with a prior reference, such as instructions or diagrams where certain items are presented as indicated.

Usage notes: osoitettu is a participial adjective and typically agrees with the noun it modifies. It is common in written Finnish, especially in official, technical, or instructional contexts. While it can appear in everyday language, its more precise or formal tone is often preferred in formal documents, plans, or examinations.

See also: osoite (address), osoittaa (to indicate, to point out, to address). The term is closely linked to how information or items are designated, marked, or directed to a recipient.