vangitut

Vangitut is a Finnish participial adjective meaning “captured” or “taken prisoner.” It is used to describe multiple individuals who have been captured, typically in historical, military, or law enforcement contexts. The singular form is vangittu, and the related noun vanki means “prisoner.” In Finnish texts, vangitut can appear in descriptive passages about detainees or prisoners of war.

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from the base noun vanki (prisoner) and a verbal root related to capture, with the participial suffix -ttu. It has cognates in related Finnic languages; for example, Estonian uses a closely related form with the same meaning.

Usage: Vangitut appears in neutral, descriptive prose to identify groups of people who have been seized or detained. It is common in historical records, military reports, and legal or humanitarian descriptions where the focus is on the status of individuals rather than on actions or judgments.

See also: vanki (prisoner), vangita (to capture), vangittaminen or related terms in related Finnic languages used to express capture or detention concepts.