Lõhutud

Lõhutud is an Estonian word that translates to "broken" or "split" in English. It is a past participle, derived from the verb lõhkuma, which means to break, split, or shatter. The word can be used in various contexts to describe something that has been physically separated into pieces, or metaphorically, something that has been disrupted or damaged.

For instance, lõhutud can describe a lõhutud puu, meaning a broken tree, or lõhutud aken, a shattered window. In a more abstract sense, it could refer to lõhutud süda, a broken heart, indicating emotional distress or heartbreak. The word's usage depends heavily on the context in which it appears, conveying a sense of damage, separation, or discontinuity. It is a common and versatile word in the Estonian language, appearing in everyday conversation as well as in literature and poetry. The concept of being lõhutud implies a state of being no longer whole or intact.