valittajan

Valittajan is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun valittaja, which means the complainant or the appellant. It is used to denote possession or association with the person who files a complaint or appeal, as in phrases like valittajan oikeudet (the complainant’s rights) or valittajan yhteystiedot (the complainant’s contact details).

Etymology and form: The base valittaja is formed from the verb valittaa, meaning to complain, with the agentive suffix -ja to produce a noun meaning “the one who complains.” The genitive singular ending -n yields valittajan, used to indicate something belonging to or relating to the complainant. The word follows standard Finnish grammar for possessive constructions.

Usage: In legal and administrative language, valittaja designates the party who initiates a complaint or an appeal in a procedure. The typical counterpart in these contexts is vastaaja (the respondent). The term is common in official documents, court decisions, and administrative rulings, but it is less frequent in everyday speech where more general terms such as asks, or the specific role may be described more briefly.

Scope and variation: Valittajan can appear in various cases and constructions as the owner of rights, obligations, or statements within a procedure. It is one of several terms used to describe participants in legal processes, alongside other roles such as kantaja (claimant) or vastaaja (respondent) depending on the context and jurisdiction.

See also: valittaja, valitus, valittaa, valittaminen.