lõhustanud

Lõhustanud is an Estonian word that translates to "destroyed" or "ruined" in English. It is the past tense of the verb lõhustada, which means to destroy, ruin, or devastate. The word is commonly used in contexts related to physical destruction, such as the damage caused by natural disasters, wars, or human activities.

The term lõhustanud can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where something has been severely damaged or undermined, not necessarily in a physical sense but also in terms of reputation, relationships, or mental health. For example, a person might say that their career has been lõhustanud due to a series of setbacks.

In Estonian grammar, lõhustanud is an adjective formed from the past tense of the verb lõhustada. It agrees with the noun it modifies in case, number, and definiteness. For instance, a destroyed house would be a lõhustanud maja, while a ruined building would be a lõhustanud hoone.

The word lõhustanud is part of the broader vocabulary used to describe states of being in Estonian, reflecting the language's rich and expressive nature.