painetut

Painetut is a Finnish term that functions as an adjective meaning printed or produced by printing. It is the past passive participle of the verb painaa, related to printing or publishing, and its plural nominative form is painetut. In everyday use, painetut describes items that have been produced on paper or another physical medium, as opposed to digital formats.

In bibliographic and publishing contexts, painetut julkaisut refers to printed publications, such as books, magazines, brochures, and other materials produced in physical form. Common phrases include painetut kirjat (printed books), painetut lehdet (print magazines/newspapers), and painetut kopiot (printed copies). The term helps distinguish these items from digital editions or online publications, which might be described with phrases like digitaalinen julkaisu or verkkoversion.

The concept is particularly relevant in libraries, archives, and research where historians and researchers may differentiate between painetut ja digitaaliset lähteet (printed and digital sources). While the boundary between print and digital formats has blurred with hybrid publishing and print-on-demand, painetut remains a standard descriptor for non-digital items.

Usage notes: painettu remains the base adjective, with painetut used when referring to multiple printed items. The term is neutral and descriptive, not a brand or organization. In translation, painetut is commonly rendered as “printed” or “printed editions,” depending on context.