Kolmitähdetut

Kolmitähdetut is a Finnish adjectival form meaning “three-starred” or “having three stars.” It is used to describe places, services or objects that have received a three-star rating from a recognized guide or rating system. In practice the term is most common in reviews and media coverage of hospitality and dining, but it can be applied to other rated subjects as well.

Etymology and grammar: kolmitähti means “three stars,” from kolme (three) and tähti (star). The form kolmitähdetut is a past participle-style construction used with plural nouns to indicate those that have earned a three-star rating. In sentences it typically appears directly before or after a noun in compound phrases, such as kolmitähdetyt ravintolat or kolmitähdetyt hotellit, meaning three-starred restaurants or three-starred hotels. The exact agreement follows Finnish grammar for adjectives in number and case.

Usage and examples: kolmitähdetut is most often encountered in culinary or travel contexts. Examples include kolmitähdetut ravintolat in Helsinki or kolmitähdetut hotellit across a region. The expression conveys a formal, evaluative quality, signaling a high level of prestige and service as recognized by a rating system, most commonly Michelin or national guides. The term may appear in lists, rankings, or descriptive passages about destinations known for their elevated standards.

Context and caveats: ratings and the notion of “three stars” vary by guide and country. The term kolmitähdetut is a Finnish-language construction and does not by itself specify which rating system awarded the stars. Readers should consider the source of the rating when interpreting the level of quality implied by kolmitähdetut.

See also: three-star rating, Michelin Guide, hospitality ratings.