küsinud

Küsinud is the Estonian past active participle of the verb küsima, meaning “to ask.” It conveys a sense of having asked and is used to describe someone who has asked something. The participle can function as an adjective modifying a noun (for example, küsinud inimene – “the person who has asked”) or, in more formal or literary style, as a noun-like modifier.

As a past active participle, küsinud agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, similar to other Estonian participles. It is formed from the verb stem küs- plus the suffix -nud. In everyday Estonian, many speakers prefer a relative clause such as inimene, kes on küsinud, to convey the same meaning. The related passive form küsitud means “asked” (i.e., something that has been asked) and is used in passive constructions.

Examples:

- Küsinud inimene tõstis käe. (The person who had asked raised his hand.)

- Ta on küsinud palju küsimusi. (He has asked many questions.)

See also: Estonian grammar, participles, küsima.