Hoiatanud

Hoiatanud is an Estonian word that translates to "warned" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "hoiatama," which means "to warn." The word is used to indicate that a warning has been given.

For example, one might say "Ta oli hoiatanud" which means "He/She had warned." This implies that a prior advisory or caution was issued by someone. The context in which "hoiatanud" is used determines the specific nature of the warning, which could range from a simple caution about a potential danger to a more formal notice or alarm.

The grammatical form "hoiatanud" is often used in perfect tenses or as an adjective. It signifies a completed action of warning. In everyday Estonian conversation, it conveys that someone was made aware of a potential risk or consequence. The plural form would be "hoiatanud" as well, referring to multiple instances of warning or multiple entities having been warned.