Lisääntyneet

lisääntyneet is a Finnish word that translates to "increased" or "augmented" in English. It is the past active participle of the verb lisääntyä, which means "to increase," "to multiply," "to grow," or "to be added." This participle form can be used in various grammatical contexts, often functioning as an adjective or as part of a compound verb.

As an adjective, lisääntyneet describes a state of having become larger in number, quantity, or intensity. For example, one might say "lisääntyneet kustannukset" (increased costs) or "lisääntyneet tiedot" (augmented information). The word agrees in number and case with the noun it modifies.

In a more verbal sense, lisääntyneet can imply a process that has already occurred or is ongoing. It is frequently encountered in scientific, economic, or demographic contexts where growth or expansion is a key concept. For instance, a report might discuss "lisääntyneet väestömäärät" (increased population figures) or "lisääntyneet sijoitukset" (augmented investments). The precise nuance depends heavily on the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence.