Keeldunud

Keeldunud is a Finnish word that translates to "refused" or "declined" in English. It is the past participle of the verb keelduma, which means "to refuse" or "to decline." The word can be used in various contexts, such as refusing an offer, declining an invitation, or rejecting a proposal.

For example, if someone offers you a cup of tea and you do not want one, you could say "Ma keeldunud" which means "I refused." Similarly, if you are invited to a party but cannot attend, you would say "Ma keeldunud kutse" meaning "I declined the invitation." The word keeldunud can also be used in a more formal setting, such as when a government or organization refuses to grant a permit or a request.

The conjugation of keelduma follows standard Finnish verb patterns. The past participle form keeldunud can be used attributively before a noun, for example, "keeldunud pakkumine" (a refused offer), or predicatively, as in "ta oli keeldunud" (he/she had refused). The grammatical case and number of the participle will agree with the noun it modifies or refers to. Understanding the nuances of keeldunud allows for more precise communication when expressing refusal or rejection in Finnish.