muundatud

Muundatud is an Estonian term functioning as both an adjective and the past passive participle of the verb muundama (to transform, convert). It designates something that has undergone a transformation or conversion. In technical and scientific writing, and in everyday language, muundatud is used to describe data, signals, formats, or objects that have been altered from their original state.

Grammatical notes: Muundatud is formed from the stem muund- plus the past passive participle suffix. It generally modifies a noun (muundatud andmed, muundatud kujutis) but can also occur in predicates with a linking verb (andmed on muundatud).

Typical contexts:

- Data and signals: muundatud andmed, muundatud signaalid (transformed data, transformed signals).

- File formats and documents: muundatud failid, muundatud vormingud (converted files, transformed formats).

- Mathematics and engineering: muundatud ruum, muundatud koordinaadid (transformed space, transformed coordinates).

- Image and audio processing: muundatud pilt, muundatud heli (transformed image, transformed audio).

Etymology and related forms: The word comes from muundama (to transform) with the past passive participle suffix. Related terms include muundamine (transformation) and muundaja (transformer).