sidustatud

Sidustatud is an Estonian adjective and past passive participle derived from the verb siduma, meaning to bind or tie. It denotes that something has been bound, joined, or linked to something else, either physically or conceptually.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the root sid- (bind, connect) with the participial suffix -ustatud, yielding sidustatud. As a participle it describes state rather than action, similar to “bound” or “connected” in English. In practice, it often appears in legal, business, and technical language to describe relationships or attachments that are established and recognized.

Usage and contexts: In everyday language, sidustatud can refer to objects that are physically fastened together or to ideas and data that are linked. In corporate and legal contexts, it is common to talk about sidustatud isikud (associated persons) or sidustatud ettevõtted (affiliated companies), referring to entities connected through ownership, control, or contractual ties. The term thus covers both tangible connections and formal relationships used in reporting, compliance, or governance.

Related terms: Seotud means “connected” or “related” in a broader sense, while sidus and sidusettevõte relate to bonds and affiliated entities. The term is part of a family of Estonian expressions used to describe connections, bonds, and networks in organizational and informational contexts.

See also: Seotud, Sidumine, Sidusettevõte, Sidus.