kohastatud

Kohastatud is an Estonian adjective meaning adapted, customized, or localized for a particular purpose, audience, or context. It indicates that something has been modified from its original form to fit specific conditions, needs, or local realities. The form is typically described as a past passive participle derived from the verb kohastama (to adapt, tailor). In standard Estonian, the most common past participle of this idea is kohandatud; kohastatud is less frequent and may appear as a regional variant or as a misspelling in some texts.

Usage of kohastatud occurs in technical and practical writing to label modified content or products. Common collocations include kohastatud versioon (adapted version), kohastatud sisu (adapted content), kohastatud tõlge (localized translation), and kohastatud lahendus (customized solution). It signals that modifications were made to address a particular user group, language, or platform.

Notes: Because kohandatud is the standard form in many contexts, kohastatud should be used with caution in formal writing. Etymology: from the verb kohastama (to adapt) with the past participle suffix -tatud, aligning with other Estonian adjectival participles.

See also: kohandama, kohandatud.