kuurottu

Kuurottu is a Finnish term whose meaning is context dependent. It is formed from kuuro, meaning “deaf,” together with the suffix -ttu, which yields a past participle–like form that can function as an adjective or a noun. In standard Finnish, kuuro is the common noun for a person who cannot hear, while kuurottu is encountered mainly in literary, historical, or technical contexts and is not common in everyday speech.

When used, kuurottu can describe someone who has become deaf as a result of an illness, injury, or exposure to loud noise, conveying a sense of a resulting state. In many modern contexts, Finnish speakers prefer kuuro or phrases like kuuroutunut or kuuroutuminen to express deafness, with kuurottu sometimes perceived as archaic, formal, or specialized.

Related terms include kuuro (deaf person) and kuuroutuminen (deafness). The word’s acceptability varies by region, register, and audience. For disability language, many style guides advise using person-first or identity-aware terms and consulting contemporary usage guidelines. If you had a specific context in mind (linguistics, literature, or healthcare), that could help determine the most appropriate usage.