Distingitaj

Distingitaj is an Esperanto adjective form meaning "distinguished" or "notable." It is the plural form of the past passive participle "distingita," which comes from the verb "distingi" (to distinguish). As an adjective, "distingitaj" agrees in number with the noun it modifies, so it accompanies plural nouns: for example, "distingitaj homoj" (distinguished people) or "distingitaj artistoj" (distinguished artists).

Etymology and morphology: The word derives from the verb stem "disting-" plus the past passive participle suffix "-ita," yielding "distingita" for singular, which becomes "distingitaj" in the plural with the plural ending "-j" used for adjectives in Esperanto. The base meaning relates to having been distinguished or recognized for merit or prominence.

Usage: Distingitaj is used attributively before a noun and, in predicative position, with the verb "esti" (to be) to describe a subject as distinguished. Examples: "La distingitaj aviadukto-artistoj prezentis novan arton" (The distinguished artists presented a new art). "Li estas distingita pro siaj kontribuoj." The term often appears in formal or commemorative contexts, but remains standard Esperanto vocabulary and can describe people, groups, or things that have earned recognition.

Notes: While "distingitaj" is a standard form within Esperanto grammar, its interpretation depends on context. It does not imply an official title; it simply marks distinction or notability attributed by context, awards, or societal recognition.

See also: distingita, distingi, distingitaj (plural adjective usage), Esperanto grammar, participles in Esperanto.