Ettenähtud

Ettenähtud is an Estonian adjective that denotes something foreseen or anticipated—typically a person, event, outcome, or condition that was predicted or expected before it occurred.

Etymology: The word combines the prefix etten- meaning in advance with nähtud, the past participle of näha (to see), yielding a literal meaning of "seen in advance."

Usage: In general language, ettenähtud describes factors that could reasonably be predicted. It is common in planning, risk assessment, and literary or philosophical discourse. In written Estonian it is often used with a noun to form phrases such as ettenähtud risk (foreseen risk) or ettenähtud consequences.

Examples: The term is used to indicate events or outcomes that were anticipated. An English translation would render ettenähtud as foreseen or predicted. It is suitable for contrast with unforeseen or unexpected events in analyses, narratives, or discussions about causality and planning.

See also: prognoositud, ennustatud. See also discussions of foreseeing and prediction in Estonian language resources.