kujuteldud

kujuteldud is an Estonian adjective meaning imagined or depicted, used to describe things that exist in the mind or are presented rather than existing in reality. The term is commonly used to distinguish fiction, hypothetical scenarios, or mental images from factual, real-world referents.

In literature, journalism, and everyday language, kujuteldud is used to refer to characters, events, or settings that are not real but have been conceived or described by a creator, narrator, or speaker. Phrases such as kujuteldud tegelane (an imaginary character), kujuteldud olukord (a hypothetical situation), and kujuteldud lugu (a fictional story) are common. The word often carries connotations of creativity and invention, rather than deception or error.

kujuteldud content is frequently contrasted with real or factual content (tõeline, reaalne, faktiline). This distinction helps clarify whether a statement or narrative is based on evidence and reality or on imagination and construction. The term is widely understood across Estonian-speaking contexts and is applicable in discussions of fiction, film, art, and rhetorical argument.

See also: kujutlus (imagination), kujutlusvõime (imagination capacity), kujutus (depiction), fiktioon (fiction). While kujuteldud and related terms are closely tied to the concept of representation, they are typically reserved for content that is not verifiably real, reinforcing their role in describing imagined or fictional material.