No. 812 in Estonian

nakatunud

"Infected."

In a sentence

Nakatunud patsient vajab viivitamatult ravi.
The infected patient requires immediate treatment.
Here, 'nakatunud' is an adjective describing 'patsient' (patient), conveying the state of being infected.
Haiguse puhangust tulenevalt on teatatud 50 nakatunust.
Due to the disease outbreak, 50 infected individuals have been reported.
'Nakatunust' is used as a noun, referring to individuals who are infected in the partitive case, receiving the action of being reported.
Enne ruumi sisenemist tuleb kontrollida, kas seal on nakatunuid.
Before entering the room, it must be checked if there are infected individuals inside.
'Nakatunuid' functions as a plural noun in the partitive case, indicating the presence of individuals who are infected.

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