Käsitledud

Käsitledud is a past passive participle form in Estonian that functions as an adjective meaning "handled" or "dealt with." It is derived from the verb käsitlema, which means to handle, treat, or discuss. The exact form and spelling may vary with verb type and grammatical context, and käsitledud is typically found in formal or written language.

In usage, käsitledud describes nouns that have undergone handling, processing, or consideration. It is commonly used in administrative, legal, academic, and journalistic writing to signal that a topic, material, or data set has been addressed. Typical expressions include käsitledud teema (the topic that has been dealt with) or käsitledud materjal (processed materials).

Compared with the more standard käsitletud, which also means "treated" or "discussed," käsitledud emphasizes the action of handling and may carry a nuance of processing rather than analysis alone. As a result, some sources prefer käsitletud in neutral contexts, while käsitledud may appear in certain registers or stylistic choices.

Notes: Because Estonian participles agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify, the form may adapt to plural nouns (käsitledud asjad, käsitledud küsimused) where appropriate. For learners, consulting a reliable Estonian grammar or dictionary is recommended to determine the most natural form in a given sentence.