tõdetud

tõdetud is an Estonian word that translates to "proven," "verified," "confirmed," or "established" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "tõdema," which means to ascertain, prove, or confirm. The word is used in various contexts to indicate that something has been shown to be true or has been officially recognized.

In legal and official settings, tõdetud signifies that a fact, statement, or situation has been formally accepted or established by evidence or authority. For example, a court ruling might declare a certain fact as tõdetud, meaning it has been proven beyond doubt within the legal proceedings. Similarly, official reports or documents might refer to a situation as tõdetud to indicate that it has been verified and is considered fact.

In everyday language, tõdetud can be used more broadly to mean something that has been realized, acknowledged, or discovered to be true. If someone has a strong suspicion about something and it later turns out to be correct, they might say it was "tõdetud" – it was proven or confirmed. This usage emphasizes the transition from uncertainty to certainty. The word carries a sense of finality and certainty, implying that a matter is no longer in question.