Ülesvõetud

Ülesvõetud is an Estonian word that can have several meanings depending on the context. Literally, it translates to "taken up" or "picked up."

In a physical sense, ülesvõetud refers to something being lifted or collected from a surface. For example, if a dropped item is picked up, it has been üles võetud.

Metaphorically, ülesvõetud can mean to undertake a task or responsibility. If someone agrees to do something, they have taken on the responsibility, or üles võtnud the task. It can also imply the initiation of something, such as a project being started or taken up.

Furthermore, ülesvõetud can be used in the context of photography or filming, meaning "taken" or "shot." A photograph that has been taken is an üles võetud picture. Similarly, a film scene that has been recorded is üles võetud. The specific nuance is often clarified by additional words or the surrounding sentence.