Selgunud

Selgunud is an Estonian adjective formed as a past participle of the verb selguma (to become clear or to come to light). It describes information, facts, or circumstances that have recently become evident or are now clearly established. The word emphasizes that knowledge has emerged from investigation, inquiry, or new evidence rather than existing in overt certainty.

Etymology and form: Selgunud derives from selguma with the participial suffix -nud, which creates a state-based adjective. The sense is that something has “come to light” and is no longer in doubt, rather than simply being obvious.

Usage: In Estonian, selgunud is common in formal writing and journalism. It is often placed before the noun it modifies, as in selgunud faktid or selgunud asjaolud, and it can also function predicatively: Tõde on selgunud. It contrasts with ilmselge, which denotes something entirely obvious without the sense of discovery.

Examples and notes: The use of selgunud tends to highlight the process of revelation. It is less common in everyday speech than ilmselge, but remains a standard option when stressing newly revealed information.