rajoitetun

Rajoitetun is the genitive singular form of the Finnish adjective-past participle raajoitettu, meaning restricted or limited. It is used to describe a noun in a phrase where the noun is in a case that requires a genitive modifier, for example raajoitetun alueen (of the restricted area) or raajoitetun pääsyn (restricted access). The base form raajoitettu is used in nominative and other non-genitive contexts.

The word originates from the verb raajoittaa, "to restrict," with the common past passive participle suffix -ttu, yielding raajoitettu. In Finnish, raajoitettu functions as an adjective describing something that has been restricted. The genitive form raajoitetun appears when the described noun is in genitive or otherwise requires a genitive modifier. This pattern is typical for many Finnish adjectives derived from verbs.

Usage and contexts: raajoitetun is frequently found in official, legal, safety, and IT language, where it denotes controlled or limited access, use, or area. It appears in phrases that specify restrictions, permissions, or access controls, such as in security notices, facility signage, or product and data handling regulations.

Examples:

- Rajoitetun alueen sisäänpääsy vaatii henkilöllisyyden todentamisen.

- Rajoitetun pääsyn omaaville henkilöille on myönnetty erityisvaltuudet.

- Rajoitetun ajan tarjous on voimassa klo 12–18.

See also: raajoittaa, raajoitus.