Löönud

Löönud is an Estonian word that functions as the past participle of the verb lööma, which means "to hit," "to strike," or "to beat." As a past participle, löönud describes a state of having been hit or struck. It can be used adjectivally to describe something that has been affected by a blow or impact. For example, "löönud uks" translates to "a hit door," indicating a door that has been struck. It can also be used in compound verb forms to indicate completed actions in the past. The meaning can extend metaphorically to describe emotional states, such as being deeply affected or disheartened, similar to "devastated" or "crushed" in English. The specific nuance of "löönud" often depends on the context in which it is used.