veedetud
Veedetud is an Estonian past participle and adjective meaning “spent” or “consumed.” It describes a period, duration, or resources that have already passed or been used, such as time, money, or attention. As a participial adjective, veedetud agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case and can appear in attributive position (veedetud aeg, veedetud nädalavahetus) or in predicative constructions (Aeg on veedetud; Nädalavahetus oli veedetud).
Etymology and formation: veedetud is formed from the verb veeta, to spend (time, resources), with the standard
Usage and nuance: Veedetud conveys a sense of completion or culmination of spending. It is widely used
- Veedetud nädalavahetus maal pakkus meile rahu. (The weekend spent at the countryside offered us peace.)
- Veedetud aeg on andnud mulle kogemusi. (The time spent has given me experience.)
- See oli veedetud päev, mis lõppes väsinult, kuid rahulolevalt. (It was a spent day that ended tired
Relation to related forms: Veedetud is the standard past participle form; related verbal forms include veeta