osutatud

Osutatud is the past passive participle of the Estonian verb osutama, meaning to provide, render, or furnish. It functions as an attributive adjective indicating that a service, aid, or action has been provided by someone, often in formal or administrative contexts. The form is used directly with nouns and agrees with the noun in number and case (for example, osutatud abi, osutatud teenus, osutatud teenused).

Usage and examples: In sentences, osutatud conveys that the related services or assistance have already been delivered. It is common in government reports, contract language, and official records. Examples include: Riigi poolt osutatud abi oli kiire ja tõhus. Osutatud teenus vastas kliendi vajadustele. These phrases show how the participle modifies nouns to describe completed provision of services or aid.

Grammatical notes: Osutatud is formed from the verb osutama and represents a past passive participle. It can be used in various cases to match the noun it describes. Related forms include the present participle osutav (providing) and other nominal derivatives such as osutamine (the act of providing) and osutaja (provider).

See also: osutama, abi, teenus.