Jälginud

Jälginud is a Finnish word that translates to "followed" or "tracked" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "jäljittää," which means to trace, track, or follow. The word "jälginud" can be used in various contexts, referring to the act of physically following someone or something, or metaphorically following a path, idea, or instruction.

In a literal sense, "jälginud" might describe someone who has been following a suspect, a lost animal, or a trail. For example, "Politsei on jälginud kurjategijat" translates to "The police have followed the criminal." It can also refer to the process of tracking data or progress. "Oleme jälginud müüginumbreid" means "We have tracked the sales figures."

Figuratively, "jälginud" can indicate adherence to a plan or a principle. "Ta on alati jälginud oma südamehäält" means "He has always followed his heart." It can also imply that someone has been observing or monitoring a situation over time. "Olen jälginud seda arengut juba pikemat aega" translates to "I have been observing this development for a longer time." The context of the sentence clarifies the precise meaning of "jälginud."