Ennustetut

Ennustetut is a Finnish word meaning “the foretold” or “the predicted” and is the plural past passive participle of the verb ennustaa, which means to predict or foretell. The form ennustettu is the singular, while ennustetut is used for plural nouns. As a modifier, ennustetut appears before a noun to indicate that the described items are foretold, predicted, or anticipated.

Etymology and grammar: Ennustetut is built from ennustaa plus the participial suffix -ttu, with the plural ending -t. It is commonly used to describe multiple entities that are described in forecasts or prophecies. The corresponding singular form is ennustettu (the foretold), and the related noun for predictions is ennustus or ennustukset (prophecies).

Usage: The term is primarily descriptive and is found in discussions of prophecy, forecasting, or analyses of predicted outcomes. It can appear in historical, religious, or literary contexts to emphasize that certain events or conditions were described as foreseen. In Finnish, the substantive counterparts for discussing prophets or prophecies are ennustus and ennustukset, while ennustetut emphasizes the foretold nature of specific items.

See also: Ennustus, Ennustaminen, Prophecy, Foretelling.