uudelleenkäytettyjen

Uudelleenkäytettyjen is a Finnish genitive plural form of the adjective uudelleenkäytetty, meaning reused or repurposed. The form is used to describe multiple objects that have undergone reuse, and it appears in phrases such as uudelleenkäytettyjen laitteiden or uudelleenkäytettyjen tuotteiden. In Finnish, adjectives and participles agree with the nouns they modify, so the genitive plural ending -jen marks possession or association with a set of items.

Etymology and grammar: The word uudelleenkäytetty combines the concept of using something again with the past participle construction for usage. The prefix uudelleenk- signals renewal or repetition of use, differentiating reused items from new ones. The genitive plural uudelleenkäytettyjen appears when the head noun is in a genitive relationship, for example in phrases describing the market for such items or policies affecting them.

Context and usage: The term is common in sustainability and circular economy discourse in Finland. It describes products, equipment, or materials that have been previously used and refurbished for further use. It is often contrasted with käytetty (used) to emphasize that the item has undergone refurbishment or repurposing, and with kierrätetty (recycled), which can imply material recovery rather than reuse of the whole item.

Examples: In procurement and policy contexts, one might encounter sentences like “hankinnoissa suositaan uudelleenkäytettyjen laitteiden ostamista,” or “uudelleenkäytettyjen tuotteiden kierrätys ja huolto.” These usages reflect emphasis on extending product life and reducing waste.

See also: käytetty, kierrätys, jätehuolto, kiertotalous.