kutistuneet

Kutistuneet is a Finnish word that functions as the plural past participle of the verb kutistua, meaning "shrunk" or "diminished." It is used as an adjective to describe things or people that have become smaller in size, or as a nominal form referring collectively to those who have undergone shrinking.

Etymology and grammar: It stems from kutistaa (to shrink) and kutistua (to shrink oneself). In everyday language it agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case: kutistuneet esineet (shrunk items), kutistuneet ihmiset (shrunk people). As a stand-alone noun, it can appear in titles or headings as a poetic or metaphorical term.

In media and culture: The phrase is sometimes used as a title or thematic element in Finnish fiction and journalism to evoke ideas of size distortion, vulnerability, or altered scales—ranging from miniature worlds to body- or urban-scale metaphor. It is not tied to a single recognized work, and usage varies by author.

Translations: In English, kutistuneet translates as "shrunk" or "the shrunk ones" when used as a substantive form; other languages may render it as "shrunk" or "diminished."