põhjendas

Põhjendas is an Estonian verb meaning "justified," "explained," or "reasoned." It is the past tense form of the verb põhjendama, which has a similar meaning. The verb põhjendas can be used in a variety of contexts, such as explaining why a decision was made, providing reasons for a particular action, or justifying a belief.

For example, one might say "Ta põhjendas oma hilinemist liiklusummikuga" which translates to "He justified his lateness with a traffic jam." In this sentence, "põhjendas" indicates that the person provided a reason or explanation for their tardiness. Another example could be "Teadlane põhjendas oma teooriat arvukate uuringutega," meaning "The scientist explained his theory with numerous studies." Here, "põhjendas" signifies that the scientist offered evidence and reasoning to support his theoretical claims.

The verb often implies that the explanation or justification is offered in response to a question, doubt, or need for clarification. It can be used in formal settings, such as legal or academic discourse, as well as in everyday conversation. The core idea conveyed by "põhjendas" is the act of providing a basis or rationale for something.