Jaotuda

Jaotuda is an Estonian verb meaning "to be distributed" or "to be divided." It is used to describe the distribution, allocation, or dissemination of items, resources, or information among recipients, categories, or spaces. As an intransitive form, it contrasts with jaotama, the transitive verb that means "to distribute." In usage, jaotuda often appears in contexts such as budgeting, logistics, statistics, and data sharing.

Etymology: The verb is derived from jaotama (to distribute), with -uda forming an intransitive derivative. It is found in standard Estonian and is part of everyday formal language as well as official documentation.

Usage notes: In formal writing, jaotuda can convey that distribution happens without specifying an agent. It commonly appears in passive or impersonal constructions, for example in statistical reports where resources or values are described as being distributed among groups or time periods.

Related terms: jaotada (to distribute), jaotus (distribution, allocation). In related fields such as statistics and budgeting, the concept is used to describe how quantities are partitioned across categories.