valaistut

Valaistut is the plural nominative form of the past passive participle of the Finnish verb valaista, meaning illuminated or lit. It functions as an adjective describing objects, spaces, or scenes that have been provided with light, typically by lamps or other lighting installations. The corresponding singular form is valaistu, and the word follows regular Finnish adjective declension: genitive singular valaistun, plural genitive valaistujen; partitive plural valaistuja, and so on.

Usage and meaning

Valaistut is commonly used in architecture, urban planning, interior design, photography, and everyday language to denote that something has lighting applied. It does not refer to the act of lighting itself but to the resulting state of being lit. The term is versatile and can describe streets, buildings, interiors, façades, or landscapes.

Examples

Valaistetut kadut improve visibility and safety at night. Valaistetut julkisivut highlight architectural features. Valaistut tilat create usable spaces after dark.

Relation to related terms

Valaistut is related to the noun valaistus (lighting) and the process or system of providing light. It should not be confused with synonyms describing brightness rather than the act of lighting; for such nuances, contextual choices like valoisat or kirkas can be used.

See also

Valaistus, valaistu, valaistusjärjestelmä.