Abistatud

Abistatud is an Estonian past passive participle derived from the verb abistama, meaning to assist or to help. In grammar, it functions as an adjective or predicative participle and denotes that someone or something has received assistance. The form is used in both formal and written Estonian, as well as in descriptive narratives about aid or support.

Morphology and formation: Abistatud is created from the stem abista- with the participle suffix -tud. As an attributive adjective it agrees with the noun in number and case, for example abistatud isik (an assisted person) and abistatud inimesed (assisted people). It can also appear predicatively after a copular verb, as in Isik on abistatud (The person has been assisted).

Usage and style: Abistatud is commonly found in formal, descriptive, or historical contexts where the act of providing or receiving help is relevant. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer alternatives such as phrases expressing the idea of assistance or assistance recipients, but abistatud remains standard in official reports and literature.

Examples:

- Abistatud isikutele anti lisainformatsioon. (The assisted persons were given additional information.)

- Abistatud kogukond sai uusi infrastruktuuriinvestitsioone. (The assisted community received new infrastructure investments.)

- Tema abistatud töö näitas paranemist. (His/Her assisted work showed improvement.)

Etymology and related forms: Abistatud is built from abistama and the past passive participle suffix -tud. Related terms include abi (aid), abistamine (assistance), and abistaja (helper). The form exemplifies the Estonian system of participles that function as adjectives in noun phrases.

See also: Abistamine, Abi, Abistaja, Estonian grammar.