Serveeritud

Serveeritud is Estonian for “served.” It is the past passive participle of the verb serveerida and is used as an adjective to describe food or beverages that have already been brought to the table or presented to customers. In sentences it can function both predicatively, as in toit on serveeritud, and attributively, as in serveeritud roog.

Etymology and usage contexts: serveerida is a loanword in Estonian, common in culinary, hospitality, and event-language contexts. The exact historical source is not always specified, but the term has become standard in menus, catering materials, and service-related communication to indicate that a dish has been prepared and served.

Grammatical notes: as a past passive participle, serveeritud agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case when used attributively (for example, serveeritud roog vs. serveeritud road). In predicate position it typically appears with a form of the verb olema, as in toit on serveeritud.

Common contexts include restaurant menus, catering descriptions, and event programs where it communicates that a dish has already been served to guests. The word aids clear, concise labeling of course status without repeating a full sentence.

Related terms: serveerida (to serve), serveerimine (serving), serveeritav (to be served or servable), serveerija (server or waiter). These forms are part of the same lexical field used in Estonian culinary and hospitality language.