Kuihtunutta

Kuihtunutta is the partitive singular form of the Finnish adjective kuihtunut, which means withered, faded or shriveled. The related verb kuihtua means to wither, fade away or dry out, typically due to lack of moisture, aging, disease, or environmental stress. Kuihtunut describes something that has undergone this process and now lacks vitality, moisture, or color.

In grammar, kuihtunutta is used when the noun it modifies is in the partitive case or when referring to an indefinite quantity. For example, kuihtunutta kukkaa means “a withered flower,” and kuihtunutta ruokaa means “withered/spoiled food.” The corresponding nominative singular would be kuihtunut kukka, and plural forms include kuihtuneet kukat (withered flowers) or kuihtuneita lehtiä (withered leaves), depending on the case.

Common contexts for kuihtunutta include gardening and horticulture, where it describes plants, flowers, leaves, or fruits that have lost vitality or moisture. It can also be used metaphorically to depict people, situations, or objects that show signs of decline, decay, or fatigue. In descriptive writing, kuihtunut can convey imagery of neglect, drought, or aging.

See also: kuihtuminen (the process of withering) and kuihtua (to wither). Etymologically, kuihtunut is a native Finnish adjective formed from the verb kuihtua, reflecting natural processes of drying, fading, and decay.