tarjottuja

Tarjottuja is a Finnish term formed as the plural past passive participle of the verb tarjota, meaning “offered” or “served.” It is used as an adjective to describe items that have been presented or placed on a serving surface, such as a buffet or platter. The phrase commonly appears in culinary and hospitality contexts, signaling that the described items are prepared and available for guests.

Usage examples illustrate its function: "tarjottuja herkkupaloja" refers to delicacies that have been served, and "tarjottuja leipiä" describes slices of bread that have been offered at a meal. In Finnish grammar, tarjottu forms are declined to match the noun they modify; tarjottuja is the plural form used with plural nouns, often in partitive contexts, though it can appear with different cases depending on sentence structure.

Etymology and related forms: the word derives from tarjota, meaning to offer or to serve. Related terms include tarjottava (to be served/offerable) and tarjoilu (serving, catering).

See also: tarjota, tarjottava, tarjoilu.