fynden

Fynden is a Swedish noun that represents the definite plural form of fynd, meaning finds or discoveries. It is used to refer to multiple items that have been found, and it is common in contexts such as archaeology, paleontology, mining, and other fields where objects are recovered. The term can also appear in everyday language to describe notable discoveries or bargain finds.

Etymology and form: Fynd is a native Swedish noun, and fynden is its definite plural form. The word denotes items that have been found and can refer to artifacts, specimens, or other recovered objects as well as more general discoveries.

Usage: In scholarly writing, fynden are described to summarize the items recovered in a dig or survey. For example, a report might state that fynden from a layer of soil include pottery shards and metal tools. In a non-academic context, the term can be used about memorable or valuable finds, such as shopping bargains or unexpectedly discovered objects. The plural verb agreement follows standard Swedish grammar for a plural subject.

See also: fynd (the indefinite singular form), archaeological finds, artifact, discovery.

Notes: Fynden functions primarily as a descriptive term for multiple finds or discoveries and is most common in Swedish-language texts related to archaeology, history, or cataloging of recovered items.