Tõstetud

Tõstetud is an Estonian word meaning “raised” or “lifted.” It is the past passive participle of the verb tõsta, which means to raise or lift. As a participle, tõstetud functions as an adjective and can be used both attributively and predicatively.

Formation and use in grammar: The form is created from the verb stem tõst- with the participial suffix -etud, yielding tõstetud. It agrees with the noun it describes in number and case, and it can appear before a noun (tõstetud käed) or with a linking verb as a predicate (käed on tõstetud). In this role, it conveys that something has been raised or is in a state of elevation.

Meaning and nuance: Tõstetud indicates a completed result of lifting rather than a continuing action. It is commonly used for physical elevation (a raised platform, a raised floor) and can also describe gestures or positions, such as raised hands in a crowd.

Examples in use: Kät on tõstetud – the hands are raised. Tõstetud platvorm võimaldab ligipääsu – the raised platform enables access. In everyday language, the word can describe any object or state that has been physically elevated or positioned higher than its surroundings.

Related terms: The related noun tõstmine refers to the act of lifting, while the adjective tõstetud is used specifically to denote the resulting elevated state.