kuihtuneet
Kuihtuneet is Finnish an adjective formed from the verb kuihtua, meaning to wither, fade away, or dry out. The term describes something that has lost vitality or moisture and has become dry, shriveled, or faded. Kuihtunut is the singular past participle, while kuihtuneet is the nominative plural; it is used to modify plural nouns, for example kuihtuneet lehdet (withered leaves) or kuihtuneet marjat (withered fruits). It can also be used predicatively, as in Kasvit ovat kuihtuneet, meaning “the plants have withered.”
Usage and context: Kuihtuneet is common in horticultural, agricultural, and ecological contexts to describe plants, flowers,
Nuance and related terms: The concept is closely related to kuivunut (dried out) and kuiva (dry), but
- Kuihtuneet lehdet peittivät pihan syksyllä.
- Kasvi on kuihtunut kastelun puutteesta.
- Cuiva marjat ovat kuihtuneet ja kaatuneet puuaukealle.
Translation: Withered leaves covered the yard in autumn; the plant has withered due to lack of watering;