sõitnud

Sõitnud is the past active participle of the Estonian verb "sõitma," which translates to "to drive," "to ride," or "to travel." As a participle, "sõitnud" describes an action that has been completed and is related to a noun or pronoun.

In Estonian grammar, "sõitnud" functions as an adjective or adverb, indicating that the subject has performed the action of traveling or driving. For example, "sõitnud auto" would mean "a car that has been driven" or "a driven car." Similarly, "Ta on ammu sõitnud" translates to "He/She has been traveling for a long time." The participle form emphasizes the state of having completed the journey or the act of driving.

The active nature of the participle "sõitnud" distinguishes it from passive participles, which would indicate that the subject has been acted upon. "Sõitnud" implies agency and volition on the part of the subject performing the travel. It can be used in various contexts, from describing a vehicle's condition due to use to indicating a person's past travels. The meaning is directly tied to the context in which it is used, always referring back to the act of movement or transportation.