varastetussa
Varastetussa is a Finnish grammatical form used to describe location or state in which something has been stolen. Specifically, it is the inessive singular form of the past passive participle varastettu, which means “stolen.” As a modifier, varastetussa functions like an adjective and typically accompanies a noun in the inessive case, for example varastetussa autossa meaning “in the stolen car.” The form is common in crime reports, news, and descriptive writing where possession or localization of stolen items is being reported.
Etymology and grammar: Varastettu derives from the verb varastaa, “to steal.” The phrase varastetussa autossa or
Usage considerations: Varastetussa is not a standalone noun; it is part of noun phrases describing where or
- Varastetussa autossa oli varastettuja tavaroita. (There were stolen items in the stolen car.)
- Poliisi tutkii varastetussa talossa tapahtunutta rikosta. (The police are investigating a crime that occurred in the