ommeltu

Ommeltu is a Finnish adjective and past passive participle formed from the verb ommella, meaning to sew or embroider. It describes textiles or items that feature embroidery, i.e., decorative stitching applied to fabric. In everyday language, ommeltu is used both as a modifier before a noun (ommeltu hame, “an embroidered skirt”) and as a predicate adjective (Hame on ommeltu, “The skirt is embroidered”). The form reflects the common Finnish pattern of creating past-participial adjectives with the suffix -ttu/-tty added to the stem ommel- (from ommel, stitch, or from the verb ommella).

Etymology: The root ommel- derives from ommel, a stitch or embroidery motif, linked to the verb ommella (to stitch/embroider). The suffix -ttu forms the past passive participle, yielding ommeltu.

Usage: Ommeltu is typically used for textiles with embroidery and can describe items featuring embroidered decoration. It does not necessarily imply professional craftsmanship; it can refer to both handmade and machine embroidery, depending on context.

Examples:

- Ommeltu hame on valmistettu käsin. Translation: The embroidered skirt is made by hand.

- Paitaa koristaa ommeltu kuvio. Translation: The shirt features an embroidered pattern.

- Hameen reunus on ommeltu koristein. Translation: The hem is embroidered with decorations.

See also: ommella, ompelu, ommel, embroidery terms.