Artikeldatud

Artikeldatud is an Estonian term that appears mainly in specialized bibliographic and digital-library contexts. It is used to indicate that a resource has been processed, classified, or labeled as an article. The word is formed from the noun artikkel (article) and the suffix -datud, producing a past passive participle meaning roughly “tagged as an article.”

Etymology and meaning: The construction follows a common Estonian pattern where a noun is paired with -datud to form an adjective describing a state or condition. In this case, artikeldatud describes a metadata or editorial status rather than a grammatical feature of language.

Usage and context: Artikeldatud frequently occurs in metadata schemas, cataloging guidelines, and discussions about article-level tagging in databases and repositories. It can appear in records to distinguish articles from other document types such as books, reports, or theses. Because Estonian does not have a grammatical article system, the concept of an “article” in this sense is bibliographic rather than linguistic.

Variants and clarity: Due to its specialized use, writers may encounter variations or opt for alternative phrasings in different systems. Because the term is not part of standard everyday Estonian, it is advisable to provide context or a short explanation when documenting or presenting metadata that uses artikeldatud.

See also: artikkel, bibliograafia, metadata, dokumentatsioon.