In Finnish, instead of a relative clause like "a car that was made in Finland," you can use a compact phrase directly before the noun. Simply place modifiers (such as locations, materials, or methods) strictly before a participle (like tehty or valmistettu).
Word Order and Agreement
The syntax always follows a strict order: [Adverbial/Modifier] + [Participle] + [Noun]
Because the participle functions as an adjective premodifying the noun, it must decline to match the noun's case and number. The adverbial modifier (like "in Finland" or "in the workshop") remains fixed.
| I am looking for a domestic product manufactured in Finland. | Etsin kotimaista, Suomessa valmistettua tuotetta. |
| Why do you only buy clothes made in Finland? | Miksi ostat vain Suomessa tehtyjä vaatteita? |
| This chair made in the workshop is excellent. | Tämä pajassa tehty tuoli on erinomainen. |
| I found this machine made in the workshop in the basement. | Löysin tämän pajassa tehdyn koneen kellarista. |
Method, Material, and Manner
This structure is often used to describe craftsmanship—where something was made, how, from what, or in what manner.
Method:
| by hand | käsin |
| I bought this handmade bag at the market. | Ostin tämän käsin tehdyn laukun torilta. |
Material: Use the elative case (-sta/-stä) to indicate the material an object is made of.
| The vase made of clay is really heavy. | Savesta tehty maljakko on todella painava. |
Manner: Adverbs (often ending in -sti) can describe the skill or style of the creation.
| The skillfully painted portrait is in the living room. | Taidokkaasti maalattu muotokuva on olohuoneessa. |