osutunud
Osutunud is an Estonian linguistic term that functions as the past passive participle of the verb osutama and is used as a predicative adjective meaning “turned out” or “proven.” In contemporary Estonian, the form is common in formal and semi-formal contexts to summarize outcomes, results, or how something has been shown to be.
Osutunud is typically used in constructions that describe the result of an observation, test, or experience.
See on osutunud kasulikuks. This has proven useful.
Uurimus on osutunud märkimisväärseks. The study has proven to be significant.
Ta on osutunud usaldusväärseks allikaks. He/She has proven to be a reliable source.
Osutunud may occur in different predicative complements, such as kasulikuks or tõeks, depending on what is
The form is derived from the verb osutama (to prove or to turn out) in its past